# Step 3: release-checklist

## Read First
- /AGENTS.md
- /PLAN.md
- /PROGRESS.md
- /docs/HARNESS.md
- /docs/IMPLEMENTATION_PLAN.md
- /README.md
- /docs/TOOLCHAIN.md

## Task
Create the local MVP release checklist.

Include validation, sample smoke conversion, environment checks, offline cache readiness, known limitations, and next phase entry conditions.

## Sprint Contract
- Done means: the repository has a concise checklist for deciding whether the local MVP is ready for personal use.
- Hard thresholds: checklist references real commands; known limitations are explicit; PyQt phase remains separate.
- Files owned: `README.md`, optional `docs/RELEASE_CHECKLIST.md`, `PROGRESS.md`, phase index.
- Dependencies: Prior release docs steps.

## Acceptance Criteria
```powershell
python scripts\validate_workspace.py
```

## Verification
1. Run the acceptance command.
2. Confirm checklist can be followed by a fresh agent or user.
3. Update `PROGRESS.md` and this phase index.

## Do Not
- Do not claim production readiness.
- Do not include hosted API release work.
- Do not start PyQt implementation.
