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+package org.zstack.header.zql;
+
+import java.util.List;
+
+/**
+ * BeforeZQLReturnWithExtensionPoint is an extension point that allows plugins
+ * to perform custom operations before calling zwatch.
+ */
+public interface BeforeCallZWatchExtensionPoint {
+    /**
+     * Check if this extension supports the given VO class
+     * @param voClass the VO class to check
+     * @return true if this extension supports the VO class, false otherwise
+     */
+    boolean supports(Class<?> voClass);
+
+    /**
+     * Perform custom operations before calling ZWatch, for example: health-check
+     * @param voClass the VO class type
+     * @param uuids the list of resource UUIDs to process
+     */
+    void beforeCallZWatch(Class<?> voClass, List<String> uuids);
+}