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-# Release Checklist for Modrinth
-
-Use this checklist before uploading a new release to Modrinth.
-
-## Pre-Release Verification
-
-### Build & Code Quality
-- [ ] Code compiles without errors (`mvn clean package`)
-- [ ] No critical warnings in compiler output
-- [ ] All tests pass (if applicable)
-- [ ] Plugin JAR is created in `target/communitymarket-x.x.x.jar`
-
-### Functional Testing
-- [ ] Plugin loads without errors on a fresh Paper 1.21+ server
-- [ ] Economy detection works:
-  - [ ] Scenario A: Vault + EssentialsX → Uses Vault
-  - [ ] Scenario B: Vault only (no economy) → Clear error message, plugin disables
-  - [ ] Scenario C: EssentialsX only (no Vault) → Uses EssentialsX directly
-  - [ ] Scenario D: Neither installed → Clear error message, plugin disables
-- [ ] `/market` command opens the main menu
-- [ ] `/cmarket` alias works
-
-### Feature Testing
-- [ ] **Listings**: Create, browse, purchase, cancel, expire
-- [ ] **Auctions**: Create, bid, buyout, anti-snipe extension, expire
-- [ ] **Claim Storage**: Items delivered correctly, claim GUI works
-- [ ] **Earnings**: Earnings accumulate, withdraw works
-- [ ] **Admin**: View all, remove listings, cancel auctions, reload config
-
-### Configuration
-- [ ] Default config.yml has safe values
-- [ ] Language files (en_US.yml, pt_PT.yml) are complete
-- [ ] Config reload (`/market admin` → reload) works
-
-### Documentation
-- [ ] README.md is up to date
-- [ ] CHANGELOG.md has current version entry
-- [ ] LICENSE file is present
-
----
-
-## Modrinth Upload Checklist
-
-### Project Information
-- [ ] Project name: `CommunityMarket`
-- [ ] Summary: "A GUI-only marketplace plugin for fixed-price listings and auctions"
-- [ ] Description: Use content from README.md
-- [ ] Categories: Economy, Miscellaneous
-- [ ] Client-side: No (Server-side only)
-- [ ] Server-side: Required
-- [ ] License: MIT
-
-### Version Details
-- [ ] Version number matches pom.xml and CHANGELOG.md
-- [ ] Version type: Release (or Alpha/Beta if applicable)
-- [ ] Game versions: 1.21, 1.21.1 (add newer as supported)
-- [ ] Loaders: Paper, Purpur
-- [ ] Changelog: Copy from CHANGELOG.md
-
-### Files
-- [ ] Upload primary JAR: `communitymarket-x.x.x.jar`
-- [ ] Do NOT upload `original-communitymarket-x.x.x.jar` (doesn't include shaded dependencies)
-
-### Dependencies (Modrinth)
-- [ ] Mark Vault as optional dependency (if available on Modrinth)
-- [ ] Mark EssentialsX as optional dependency (if available on Modrinth)
-
-### Gallery (Optional)
-- [ ] Screenshot of main menu
-- [ ] Screenshot of browse listings
-- [ ] Screenshot of create listing flow
-
----
-
-## Post-Release
-
-- [ ] Verify download works correctly
-- [ ] Test downloaded JAR on a clean server
-- [ ] Announce release (if applicable)
-- [ ] Tag release in Git: `git tag -a v1.0.0 -m "Release 1.0.0"`
-- [ ] Push tag: `git push origin v1.0.0`
-
----
-
-## Version Naming Convention
-
-- **Major.Minor.Patch** (e.g., 1.0.0)
-  - Major: Breaking changes or major feature additions
-  - Minor: New features, backwards compatible
-  - Patch: Bug fixes, small improvements
-
----
-
-## Quick Commands
-
-```bash
-# Clean build
-mvn clean package
-
-# Run local test server (if configured)
-# Place JAR in test-server/plugins/
-
-# Create Git tag
-git tag -a v1.0.0 -m "Release 1.0.0"
-git push origin v1.0.0
-```
-