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+## Description
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+<!-- What does this PR change and why? Link any related issue. -->
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+## Checklist
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+- [ ] **Helm chart** (`charts/k8s-reporter/`) checked / updated, if needed. Note: this lives in a **separate PR**
+- [ ] **Terraform provider** and related changes ([terraform-provider-kosli](https://github.com/kosli-dev/terraform-provider-kosli), [terraform-aws-evidence-reporter](https://github.com/kosli-dev/terraform-aws-evidence-reporter), [terraform-aws-kosli-reporter](https://github.com/kosli-dev/terraform-aws-kosli-reporter)) checked / updated, if needed
+- [ ] **Docs** are autogenerated from CLI help — make sure the help text reflects your changes