# Dev Cycle Protocol: CDP Shell Sovereignty (v2.5.1)
Protocol for high-density, symmetrical shorthand logging in VS Code extensions.
Protocol for local session metadata persistence in the Virgo extension.
Architectural map and development guidelines for the Virgo extension. Mandatory reference for all agent modifications.
Protocol for high-integrity conversational AI injections and sensory parity in the Virgo extension.
Governance protocol and automated scripts for packaging and publishing the Virgo MCP standalone server to the public NPM registry. Enforces safety gates and clean extraction logic.
Unified Release Authority — Single Source of Truth for all release lifecycle actions. Merges release_prestige and version_sentinel into one sovereign skill covering: semantic versioning rules, authorization gates, pipeline execution, artifact verification, git history auditing, SemVer enforcement, and post-release validation.
Protocol for multi-layered state sovereignty auditing, conflict detection, and "Split-Brain" resolution.