RELEASE_CHECKLIST.md

Release Readiness Checklist

Use this checklist before publishing any extension under whyEXT.

Per-extension release checklist

• Version updated in manifest.base.json
• Build passes for Chrome and Firefox (npm run build)
• CHANGELOG.md includes user-visible changes
• Permissions reviewed for least privilege
• Privacy model unchanged (or docs updated if changed)
• Import/export behavior validated (if extension stores user data)
• Manual smoke test on latest Chrome and Firefox

Store policy readiness (Chrome + Firefox)

• Permission usage clearly explained in extension README
• No hidden data collection, tracking, or remote code execution
• Host permissions minimized and justified
• Description does not imply unsupported security/privacy claims
• Screenshots/icons prepared for listing
• Contact/support links available in repository docs
• Policy-sensitive APIs (network, scripting, cookies) reviewed

Packaging notes

• Chrome package source: extensions/<name>/dist/chrome
• Firefox package source: extensions/<name>/dist/firefox
• Keep release artifacts reproducible from repository state.