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+---
+id: 20260607-220606-define-ticket-action-commit-policy
+slug: define-ticket-action-commit-policy
+title: Define commit policy for Ticket state changes from Intake and Panel
+status: open
+kind: task
+priority: P2
+labels: [ticket, intake, panel, git, workflow]
+workflow_state: intake
+created_at: 2026-06-07T22:06:06Z
+updated_at: 2026-06-07T22:06:06Z
+assignee: null
+legacy_ticket: null
+---
+
+## Background
+
+Ticket state changes such as moving a Ticket from `intake` to `ready` modify `.yoi/tickets/.../item.md` and append thread events. During panel/Intake dogfooding, a Ticket can become `ready` from UI/action flow and leave the repository dirty without an automatic commit.
+
+Example observed after panel interaction:
+
+```text
+M .yoi/tickets/open/20260607-213808-remove-workspace-panel-bare-letter-shortcuts/item.md
+M .yoi/tickets/open/20260607-213808-remove-workspace-panel-bare-letter-shortcuts/thread.md
+```
+
+The project workflow treats Ticket records as git-authored project records, but it is currently unclear whether Intake/Panel actions should auto-commit such state transitions, prompt the user/orchestrator to commit, or intentionally leave them dirty.
+
+## Goal
+
+Define and implement the commit policy for Ticket state transitions performed by Intake/Panel actions, especially `intake -> ready`.
+
+## Questions to resolve
+
+- Should Intake/Panel auto-commit Ticket-only metadata/thread changes such as `intake -> ready`?
+- If yes, which actions are safe to auto-commit?
+  - `intake -> ready`
+  - `ready -> queued`
+  - `queued -> inprogress`
+  - action_required / attention_required updates
+  - comments / intake summaries
+- If no, how should the UI clearly surface that a Ticket state transition left project records dirty and needs a human/orchestrator commit?
+- Should commit authority differ between Companion, Intake, Orchestrator, and typed Ticket tools?
+- How should this interact with worktree-based implementation branches and main workspace authority?
+
+## Requirements
+
+- Preserve git history as the authoritative timeline for Ticket state transitions.
+- Avoid surprising broad auto-commits that include unrelated user changes.
+- If auto-commit is implemented, stage only the exact Ticket paths touched by the action and use concise conventional commit messages.
+- If auto-commit is not implemented, add clear UI/actionbar/diagnostic guidance when Ticket actions leave dirty Ticket files.
+- Ensure Panel/Intake flows do not silently leave users thinking a transition is fully recorded when git state still needs attention.
+- Do not change Ticket workflow-state semantics in this ticket unless required to express commit policy.
+- Do not auto-commit implementation code changes or child worktree changes as part of Ticket action handling.
+
+## Acceptance criteria
+
+- The project has an explicit documented policy for commits after Intake/Panel Ticket state changes.
+- `intake -> ready` behavior follows that policy consistently.
+- Dirty Ticket-only state after a Panel/Intake action is either committed safely or clearly surfaced to the user.
+- Tests cover the selected behavior where practical.
+- `target/debug/yoi ticket doctor`, `cargo fmt --check`, and `git diff --check` pass.
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+<!-- event: create author: LocalTicketBackend at: 2026-06-07T22:06:06Z -->
+
+## Created
+
+Created by LocalTicketBackend create.
+
+---