- Implement 'python scripts/release_gate.py --assets dist' mode with streaming SHA-256 and size verification
- Fix verify_multi_provider_router.py to use isolated probe ID instead of existing production profile ag-w2
- Update test_installer.py to link mock hermes environment to active venv for live Win32 dependency verification
- Isolate Start Menu shortcut and registry creation in HermesHubSetup.cs when HERMES_HUB_NO_REGISTRY=1
- Add unit tests for check_release_assets covering missing files, hash mismatch, and small file rejections
- Fix Windows compatibility for security guard \C:\Users\Ochenstarik expansion and test_a59_visible_update getuid mock