docs: add v0.1 release readiness notes

README.md

@@ -33,9 +33,10 @@ The repository now includes a basic MVP for the transparent-PNG flow:
 - transparent, draggable, always-on-top Runtime window with a minimal context
   menu
 
-This is still not release-ready. Stage 9 should do an end-to-end smoke pass,
-source-of-truth consistency check, minimal CI consideration, and release
-readiness notes before any v0.1 release decision.
+AutoPet is still not a v0.1 release. Stage 9.2 manual E2E smoke has passed,
+Stage 9.3 minimal non-GUI Windows CI exists, and Stage 9.4 release-decision
+readiness notes summarize evidence for a human release decision. No tag,
+release, installer, binary, or artifact has been created.
 
 The first implementation target is Windows 10/11, developed with the Windows
 Codex App workflow in mind. The architecture should avoid unnecessary
@@ -469,8 +470,9 @@ checks and the Python image-pipeline compile/test checks.
 CI does not replace the manual Stage 9 E2E smoke checklist. It does not launch
 the Electron GUI apps or build release installers.
 
-AutoPet is still not a v0.1 release yet. Release-readiness notes are still
-pending.
+AutoPet is still not a v0.1 release yet. Release-decision readiness notes live
+in `docs/release-readiness.md`. That document is not release instructions and
+does not imply installers or GitHub Release binaries exist.
 
 ---
 

docs/dev-log.md

@@ -31,7 +31,9 @@ Current handoff state:
 Stage 8 is complete.
 Stage 9.1 added the manual E2E smoke checklist and source-of-truth cleanup.
 Stage 9.2 manual E2E smoke passed on 2026-05-21.
-Stage 9.3 is the current minimal CI workflow task.
+Stage 9.3 added the minimal non-GUI Windows CI workflow and was merged in
+PR #18.
+Stage 9.4 is the current v0.1 release-decision readiness notes task.
 ```
 
 Known merged pull requests documented in this log:
@@ -54,6 +56,7 @@ PR #14: Add Maker image pipeline runner helper
 PR #15: Export pet packages from transparent PNGs
 PR #16: Refresh source of truth after Stage 8
 PR #17: Add Stage 9 E2E smoke checklist
+PR #18: Add Stage 9 validation workflow
 ```
 
 Completed / current stages:
@@ -74,7 +77,8 @@ Completed / current stages:
 - Stage 8.2: Maker transparent PNG export UI / IPC integration.
 - Stage 9.1: Manual v0.1 E2E smoke checklist and source-of-truth cleanup.
 - Stage 9.2: Manual Maker export to Runtime `Load Pet...` E2E smoke passed.
-- Stage 9.3: Minimal non-GUI Windows CI workflow task is current.
+- Stage 9.3: Minimal non-GUI Windows CI workflow.
+- Stage 9.4: v0.1 release-decision readiness notes.
 
 Latest known verification:
 
@@ -123,22 +127,34 @@ No bugfix PR was needed from the smoke run. Final git status --short was clean,
 and the temporary branch test/stage9-e2e-smoke-run was deleted.
 ```
 
+Stage 9.3 minimal CI was merged through PR #18:
+
+```text
+PR #18: ci: add stage 9 validation workflow
+Merge commit: 7e4bd77
+Workflow: Windows non-GUI baseline validation
+pull_request CI run: green
+main push CI run for 7e4bd77: green
+```
+
 Current source-of-truth files for future ChatGPT / Codex threads:
 
 ```text
 README.md
 AGENTS.md
 docs/dev-log.md
 docs/pet-schema.md
+docs/release-readiness.md
 docs/workflows/codex-pr-workflow.md
 docs/workflows/v0.1-e2e-smoke-checklist.md
 ```
 
 Current recommended next task:
 
 ```text
-Open the Stage 9.3 minimal CI PR and confirm the GitHub Actions run is green.
-Then proceed to release-readiness notes.
+Review the release-readiness notes.
+Make a human v0.1 release decision.
+Do not tag or publish a release unless explicitly requested by the human.
 ```
 
 Stage 9 should not assume installer creation, GitHub Release binaries, release
@@ -1007,8 +1023,9 @@ This cleanup should be kept separate from feature work.
 Recommended next task:
 
 ```text
-Open the Stage 9.3 minimal CI PR and confirm the GitHub Actions run is green.
-Then proceed to release-readiness notes.
+Review the release-readiness notes.
+Make a human v0.1 release decision.
+Do not tag or publish a release unless explicitly requested by the human.
 ```
 
 Stage 9.1 checklist path:
@@ -1036,7 +1053,9 @@ README.md
 AGENTS.md
 docs/dev-log.md
 docs/pet-schema.md
+docs/release-readiness.md
 docs/workflows/codex-pr-workflow.md
+docs/workflows/v0.1-e2e-smoke-checklist.md
 ```
 
 Each Codex thread should handle only one small task.

docs/release-readiness.md

@@ -0,0 +1,120 @@
+# v0.1 Release Readiness Notes
+
+## Status
+
+- AutoPet is not a v0.1 release yet.
+- These notes summarize readiness for a human v0.1 release decision.
+- This document does not create a tag, release, installer, binary, or artifact.
+
+## Current v0.1 Implemented Baseline
+
+- Maker transparent PNG selection.
+- Maker output folder selection.
+- Maker local Python image pipeline invocation.
+- Generated pet package folder containing `pet.json`, `spritesheet.png`, and
+  `preview.gif`.
+- Runtime `Load Pet...` local folder support.
+- Runtime manifest validation and sprite display.
+- Runtime transparent draggable always-on-top window.
+- Runtime right-click menu with `Load Pet...`, `Reset Position`,
+  `Always on Top`, and `Exit`.
+
+## Evidence
+
+Stage 9.2 manual E2E smoke passed on 2026-05-21.
+
+Environment:
+
+- Branch: `test/stage9-e2e-smoke-run`
+- Commit: `6bf3eeb`
+- Node: `v24.15.0`
+- pnpm: `10.33.4`
+- Python: `3.13.13`
+
+Local baseline commands passed:
+
+```powershell
+git diff --check
+corepack pnpm typecheck
+corepack pnpm build
+corepack pnpm --filter @autopet/image-pipeline typecheck
+corepack pnpm --filter @autopet/image-pipeline test
+.\.venv\Scripts\python.exe -m compileall packages\image-pipeline\autopet_image_pipeline
+.\.venv\Scripts\python.exe -m unittest discover -s packages\image-pipeline
+```
+
+The pnpm image-pipeline test and Python unittest suite each reported 4 tests
+OK.
+
+The manual Maker export -> generated package -> Runtime `Load Pet...` path
+passed. Maker exported a transparent PNG package outside the repository under
+`%TEMP%\autopet-v0.1-e2e-smoke`; the generated package contained `pet.json`,
+`spritesheet.png`, and `preview.gif`; and `pet.json` referenced
+`spritesheet.png`.
+
+Runtime launch, right-click menu, `Load Pet...`, generated pet display, visible
+animation advancement, drag, `Reset Position`, `Always on Top` toggle, and
+`Exit` passed by human manual confirmation.
+
+No bugfix PR was needed from the smoke run.
+
+Stage 9.3 minimal CI:
+
+- PR #18: `ci: add stage 9 validation workflow`
+- Merge commit: `7e4bd77`
+- Scope: Windows non-GUI baseline validation.
+- `pull_request` CI run: green.
+- `main` push CI run for `7e4bd77`: green.
+
+## CI Scope
+
+- CI validates non-GUI baseline checks on Windows.
+- CI runs TypeScript typecheck/build checks.
+- CI runs Python image-pipeline compile/test checks.
+- CI does not launch Maker or Runtime.
+- CI does not perform manual GUI smoke.
+- CI does not build installers or release artifacts.
+
+## Known Limitations / Explicit Non-Goals
+
+- No installer.
+- No GitHub Release binary.
+- No release publishing.
+- No auto-updater.
+- No zip export.
+- No persistent settings.
+- No Runtime launch-from-Maker.
+- No `rembg`.
+- No cloud APIs.
+- No system tray.
+- No multi-pet support.
+- No plugin system.
+- No blinking.
+- No waving.
+- No walking.
+- No talking.
+- No skeleton rigging.
+- No Live2D.
+- No image-to-video.
+- No complex CV.
+
+## Release Decision Checklist
+
+- [x] Source-of-truth docs updated through Stage 9.3.
+- [x] Manual Stage 9.2 E2E smoke passed.
+- [x] Minimal Stage 9.3 CI workflow exists.
+- [x] CI run status recorded accurately.
+- [x] Known limitations documented.
+- [ ] Human still needs to decide whether to tag v0.1.
+- [ ] Human still needs to decide whether any release artifact is required.
+- [x] No release action has been performed by this PR.
+
+## Recommended Next Decision
+
+If the human accepts the current v0.1 baseline, the next step is a human release
+decision.
+
+If the human wants more assurance first, rerun the manual E2E smoke checklist
+from `docs/workflows/v0.1-e2e-smoke-checklist.md`.
+
+Do not add new features before the release decision.