Intent Log Template

Copy this template to docs/agent-log/intent/[date]-[topic].md in the working repo before taking a significant action.
Intent logging is required before any action with broad scope, architectural impact, or irreversibility.

Intent Log Entry

Date: [ISO 8601, e.g. 2026-03-31T15:00:00Z]
Agent: [Agent name / platform]
Session: [Branch or session ID]
OTOI Version: ORG-DEV-OTOI-1.0.0
Working repo: [e.g. NeuroLift-Technologies/some-repo]

Action

[Describe specifically what you intend to do. Be precise about files, functions, services, or data involved.]

Rationale

[Why is this the right action? Connect to the task requirements, active threads, and any prior decisions.]

Risks

[What could go wrong? List potential downsides, unknowns, or unintended consequences.]

Alternatives Considered

  1. [Alternative A] — [Why not chosen]
  2. [Alternative B] — [Why not chosen]

Escalation Needed

**[yes no]**

If yes: stop and escalate using templates/escalation.md before proceeding.
If no: proceed after logging this intent.

Outcome

(To be filled in after the action is taken)

Date completed: [ISO 8601]
Result: [What actually happened]
Deviations from plan: [Any differences from the stated intent]