# Release Checklist

No release process exists yet. Complete this checklist only after the project has real build, test, audit, and artifact commands.

## Version

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

## Quality

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

## Security

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

## Artifacts

- [ ] Artifacts are produced by documented commands.
- [ ] Artifacts are uploaded.
- [ ] Download links work.
- [ ] Package registry links work if used.
- [ ] Installer, portable, or archive naming is clear.

## Release

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