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+# 💡 Ideas Backlog
+
+*Quick capture for new ideas. Add anything here - we'll organize later.*
+
+## AI / Automation Ideas
+- [ ] 
+
+## iOS App Ideas
+- [ ] 
+
+## Business / Passive Income Ideas
+- [ ] 
+
+## OpenClaw / Tooling Ideas
+- [ ] 
+
+## Random / Misc
+- [ ] 
+
+---
+
+*To add: Just edit this file and save. I'll see it next session.*