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+# Setup
+
+## Proven Setup Signals
+
+| Signal | Detail |
+|---|---|
+| README files | README.md |
+
+## Setup Path
+
+- No runnable setup path was proven by manifests; add a verified command to the readiness issue before release.
+
+## Environment Rules
+
+- Keep local secrets out of Git.
+- Put generated build output outside source control.
+- Prefer a clean checkout when validating setup instructions.
+- Record the exact command that works in the readiness issue before closing it.
+
+## Current Gaps
+
+- No non-stewardship source files are visible yet; this repo may still be a placeholder or import shell.
+- Repository description still needs a project-specific maintainer rewrite.