release

Execute the `cut release X.Y.Z` 7-step shorthand once operator types the trigger — version bump (4 files), CHANGELOG entry, smoke test, `make rpm`, commit, tag, push (dual-remote), and watch the GitHub workflow. **Will refuse to run if any HW carve-out item targeting the release version is still `[ ]` Open per CLAUDE.md §0.15 (Q69 lock).** Use ONLY when operator types `cut release X.Y.Z` or `cut release` shorthand. New 2026-05-25 per Q87 of the 100-Q tightening survey. Sister skills: `plan` (design first), `ship` (execute the queue first).

By matthewmackes schedule Updated 5/26/2026