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+## 1.0.0 (2026-02-14)
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+### Features
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+* **ci:** add semantic-release pipeline, cross-platform builds, and lefthook git hooks ([caf3e84](https://github.com/onion-4-dinner/yellowjacket/commit/caf3e843af7da37e05da36da5c41b6dc3c53ded1))