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## Never release

Agents must never push a `v*` tag, merge a release pull request, run
`.github/workflows/release-pr.yml` or `.github/workflows/release.yml`, or
`gem push`. Do not create a GitHub Release. A release needs David's manual
approval (GitHub `davidteren`), including approval of the `rubygems`
environment. Pushing a tag leaves the gem unpublished. When a task needs a
release, tell David the steps in the Releasing section of AGENTS.md. Do not
perform them.