# Build and Ship Checklist

## Before Building

- Stage the platform `jackailocald` runtime.
- Stage the platform Ollama binary.
- Confirm the selected Ollama model references.
- Confirm enough target disk space.
- Keep `config/update-private-key.xml` outside every exported target.

## Acceptance

- At least one Ollama model exists in `models/ollama`.
- Voice status reports whisper.cpp and Piper available.
- Chat returns a local response.
- SCOUT returns a local image response with a compatible model.
- Thread create, rename, filter, and delete work.
- AES export/import works with a passphrase.
- Phone Access remains disabled by default.
- Support ZIP excludes conversations and documents.
- SHA-256 manifest verification passes.

## Platform Release Work

- Sign Windows binaries and installer.
- Sign and notarize the macOS application.
- Test antivirus, SmartScreen, Gatekeeper, and external-drive policies.
- Test the target offline after preload.