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+# CURRENT — single source of "what happens next"
+
+This file always names exactly one next action. Any "continue" / "next" /
+"proceed" message means: execute the action below, fully (implement → test →
+verify against its acceptance criteria → commit → push → close the issue →
+update this file to the next action). No ambiguity, no re-planning.
+
+## Next action
+
+Gitea issue: (none queued — awaiting owner direction)
+
+## Queue (ordered, not started)
+
+1. Owner review of M5–M7 (workspaces, capabilities, sessions) — hands-on
+2. M8 candidate: mission-level capability policy (defaults per mission)
+3. M9 candidate: run-record retention + `retry <runId>` convenience
+
+## Rules
+
+- One action in flight. Update this file at the END of every action.
+- Blocked? Move the item to "Blocked" below with the reason and stop.
+- Completed actions move to the log at the bottom (date + issue + result).
+
+## Blocked
+
+(none)
+
+## Completed log
+
+- 2026-09-03 — M5 workspaces + capability envelope (#20, #21) — merged, tests green
+- 2026-09-03 — M6 named sessions + resume (#22, #23) — merged, teach/recall verified
+- 2026-09-03 — M7 run inspection + release 0.0.6 (#24) — merged, activated