PDFToMD/phases/8-release-docs-packaging/step3.md

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

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.