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+name: "Rename upcoming pipeline stage to backlog"
+---
+
+# Story 287: Rename upcoming pipeline stage to backlog
+
+## User Story
+
+As a project owner, I want the "upcoming" pipeline stage renamed to "backlog" throughout the codebase, UI, and directory structure, so that the terminology better reflects that these items are not necessarily coming up next.
+
+## Acceptance Criteria
+
+- [ ] Directory renamed from 1_upcoming to 1_backlog
+- [ ] All server code references updated (watcher, lifecycle, MCP tools, workflow, etc.)
+- [ ] Frontend UI labels updated
+- [ ] MCP tool descriptions and outputs use "backlog" instead of "upcoming"
+- [ ] Existing story/bug files moved to the new directory
+- [ ] Git commit messages use "backlog" for new items going forward
+
+## Out of Scope
+
+- TBD