# Release Checklist

## Version

- [ ] Version number updated.
- [ ] Changelog updated.
- [ ] README updated.

## Quality

- [ ] Working tree is clean.
- [ ] Lint/type checks pass or are documented as unavailable.
- [ ] Tests pass or missing tests are documented.
- [ ] Build succeeds in CI once CI exists.

## Security

- [ ] Security review is current.
- [ ] Dependency audit is clean or documented once dependencies exist.
- [ ] No secrets are committed.
- [ ] Release artifacts do not contain local config files.

## Artifacts

- [ ] Artifacts are uploaded if the project produces artifacts.
- [ ] Download links work if downloads are published.
- [ ] Package registry links work if used.
- [ ] Installer/portable/archive naming is clear if applicable.

## Release

- [ ] Git tag created.
- [ ] Release notes written.
- [ ] Release published.
- [ ] Post-release download smoke test completed.