diff --git a/.story_kit/work/1_backlog/298_story_bot_htop_command_with_live_updating_process_dashboard.md b/.story_kit/work/1_backlog/298_story_bot_htop_command_with_live_updating_process_dashboard.md
index af297f8..dd14fbe 100644
--- a/.story_kit/work/1_backlog/298_story_bot_htop_command_with_live_updating_process_dashboard.md
+++ b/.story_kit/work/1_backlog/298_story_bot_htop_command_with_live_updating_process_dashboard.md
@@ -17,6 +17,8 @@ As a project owner in a Matrix room, I want to type "{bot_name} htop" and see a
 - [ ] Works regardless of what language/toolchain the agents are using (monitors by PID tree, not by process name)
 - [ ] Uses Matrix message editing (replacement events) to update in place
 - [ ] Only one htop session per room at a time
+- [ ] Auto-stops after 5 minutes by default to prevent runaway editing
+- [ ] Optional timeout override: '{bot_name} htop 10m' to set a custom duration
 
 ## Out of Scope