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+# 🚀 Agent Release Runbook
+
+**Applies To**: `zlh-agent` Go binary  
+**Artifact Server**: `10.60.0.251` (`/opt/zlh/agents/`)  
+**Agent HTTP Port**: `18888`  
+**Last Updated**: February 22, 2026
+
+---
+
+## Overview
+
+This runbook covers the full process for building, uploading, and rolling out a new `zlh-agent` release. Follow all steps in order. Do not skip the canary validation step before rolling out to remaining nodes.
+
+---
+
+## Step 1 — Choose Next Version
+
+Always bump the version. Never reuse an existing version number or folder.
+
+Use semantic versioning: `MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH`  
+Example: if current is `1.0.7`, next is `1.0.8`.
+
+Check the current manifest to confirm what's already published:
+```bash
+curl -s http://10.60.0.251:8080/agents/manifest.json | jq '.latest'
+```
+
+---
+
+## Step 2 — Build the Release Artifact
+
+Always build via the release script. Do **not** use `go build -o zlh-agent` directly.
+
+```bash
+cd /opt/zlh-agent
+./scripts/build-release.sh 1.0.8
+```
+
+This produces the binary and `.sha256` checksum under `dist/1.0.8/`.
+
+---
+
+## Step 3 — Verify Built Binary Version
+
+Confirm the binary reports the correct version before uploading:
+
+```bash
+timeout 2s ./dist/1.0.8/zlh-agent-linux-amd64 2>&1 | head -n 1
+```
+
+**Expected output contains**: `starting ZeroLagHub Agent v1.0.8`
+
+If the version string is wrong, stop here. Do not upload a mismatched binary.
+
+---
+
+## Step 4 — Upload Release Folder to Artifact Server
+
+```bash
+scp -r -o StrictHostKeyChecking=no -o UserKnownHostsFile=/dev/null \
+  dist/1.0.8 root@10.60.0.251:/opt/zlh/agents/versions/
+```
+
+---
+
+## Step 5 — Verify Files on Artifact Server
+
+```bash
+ssh root@10.60.0.251 'ls -lah /opt/zlh/agents/versions/1.0.8'
+```
+
+The directory must contain **both**:
+- `zlh-agent-linux-amd64`
+- `zlh-agent-linux-amd64.sha256`
+
+If either is missing, re-upload before proceeding.
+
+---
+
+## Step 6 — Update Manifest on Artifact Server
+
+Edit `/opt/zlh/agents/manifest.json` on the artifact server:
+
+```bash
+ssh root@10.60.0.251
+nano /opt/zlh/agents/manifest.json
+```
+
+Set the following fields:
+- `"latest"` → `"1.0.8"`
+- `"channels": { "stable": "1.0.8" }`
+- Add a new entry under `"artifacts"`:
+
+```json
+"1.0.8": {
+  "linux_amd64": {
+    "binary": "versions/1.0.8/zlh-agent-linux-amd64",
+    "sha256": "versions/1.0.8/zlh-agent-linux-amd64.sha256"
+  }
+}
+```
+
+Do not remove old version entries from `artifacts` — keep the full history.
+
+---
+
+## Step 7 — Validate Manifest Remotely
+
+```bash
+curl -s http://10.60.0.251:8080/agents/manifest.json | jq
+```
+
+Check:
+- `channels.stable` matches an existing key in `artifacts`
+- `latest` matches `channels.stable`
+- The new version entry has the correct paths
+
+If anything looks wrong, fix the manifest before triggering any updates.
+
+---
+
+## Step 8 — Canary: Trigger Update on a Test Node
+
+Pick one non-production or low-traffic node as the canary.
+
+```bash
+# Trigger the update
+curl -s -X POST http://127.0.0.1:18888/agent/update | jq
+
+# Wait for the agent to restart
+sleep 3
+
+# Confirm new version is running
+curl -s http://127.0.0.1:18888/version | jq
+```
+
+**Expected**: version field shows `v1.0.8`
+
+Do not proceed to Step 9 until the canary confirms the correct version.
+
+---
+
+## Step 9 — Verify Service Health and Logs on Canary
+
+```bash
+systemctl status zlh-agent --no-pager
+journalctl -u zlh-agent -n 80 --no-pager
+```
+
+Look for:
+- Service shows `active (running)`
+- No crash/restart loops in logs
+- No unexpected errors in the first 80 log lines
+
+---
+
+## Step 10 — Roll Out to Remaining Nodes
+
+Trigger `/agent/update` from the API backend or orchestrator in batches. Do not broadcast to all nodes simultaneously — stagger to catch any issues early.
+
+The agent's `ZLH_AGENT_UPDATE_MODE` controls behavior:
+- `auto` — agent self-updates when triggered
+- `notify` — agent logs that an update is available but waits
+- `off` — agent ignores update signals
+
+---
+
+## Important Rules
+
+| Rule | Detail |
+|------|--------|
+| ✅ Always use build script | `./scripts/build-release.sh <version>` |
+| ✅ Always upload binary + `.sha256` as a pair | Never upload one without the other |
+| ✅ Validate manifest before triggering updates | `channels.stable` must match an `artifacts` key |
+| ✅ Canary first, fleet second | Always validate on one node before rolling out |
+| ❌ Never use `go build -o zlh-agent` for releases | Bypasses version embedding and checksum generation |
+| ❌ Never reuse a version number or path | Always bump; never overwrite an existing release folder |
+| ❌ Never remove old `artifacts` entries from manifest | Keep full history for rollback reference |
+
+---
+
+## Rollback Procedure
+
+If a release is bad, update the manifest to point `channels.stable` and `latest` back to the last known-good version. Trigger `/agent/update` on affected nodes.
+
+The old binary is still present on the artifact server under its original version folder, so no re-upload is needed for a rollback.
+
+---
+
+## Related
+
+- Agent endpoint specs: `Agent_Endpoint_Specifications_Phase1.md`
+- Agent update mode env var: `ZLH_AGENT_UPDATE_MODE` (`auto|notify|off`)
+- Update check interval: `ZLH_AGENT_UPDATE_INTERVAL` (default `30m`)
+- Artifact server location: `10.60.0.251:/opt/zlh/agents/`