Add one release orchestration entry point

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Objective

Add a release orchestration entry point that starts a versioned Context Panel release across selected distribution channels from one commit.

Finish Line

One workflow dispatch coordinates selected release channels from one version and commit.

Current Status

State: Active
Next action: Draft workflow inputs and execution order with App Store Connect upload as the default Apple path.
Blocked by: None
Waiting for: None
Last verified: 2026-05-28.

Scope

• In: New or revised GitHub Actions workflow, inputs for version/build/channel selection, calls to existing Release/App Store Connect upload jobs or reusable workflow extraction, status summary.
• Out: App Store review submission automation, mandatory TestFlight beta distribution, source-level feature changes.

Acceptance Criteria

• One workflow has explicit inputs for version, optional build_number, GitHub release channel, App Store Connect upload channel, optional TestFlight beta channel, and dry-run/export-only mode.
• Both release channels use the same target SHA.
• The default Apple path uploads to App Store Connect without enabling/requiring TestFlight beta distribution.
• The workflow fails clearly when required secrets for selected channels are missing.
• The workflow writes a concise run summary with release URL, artifacts, App Store Connect upload/build number, TestFlight beta opt-in state, and skipped channels.
• Existing manual workflows are either reused safely, renamed, or documented as lower-level tools.

Relationships

Part of the release hardening parent plan.

Validation

• Dispatch a dry run/export-only workflow.
• Dispatch a real release/upload when approved.
• Inspect Actions summary and artifacts.

Decisions

• 2026-05-28: Default Apple channel should be App Store Connect upload, not TestFlight beta distribution.

Open Questions

• Should orchestration call reusable workflows, composite actions, or shared scripts?
• Should partial channel success be allowed, or should any selected channel failure fail the full release?
• Should the existing TestFlight workflow be renamed to avoid implying beta distribution when it mainly uploads to App Store Connect?