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+# GitHub readiness write proof
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+This file records a non-destructive permission proof for the overnight engineering readiness audit.
+
+- Target: designated test organization and repository only
+- Operation: create branch, write content, open pull request, require exact-head checks, merge only if eligible
+- Secrets: none
+- Production repositories: untouched