[Optimus] [Bug] Release gate blocked 5+ consecutive cycles — dirty working tree with stash-pop conflict markers

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Summary

The auto-release gate (cron-release-gate) has been blocked for 5+ consecutive cycles (Run #44 through Run #48) due to unresolved git stash pop conflict markers in the working tree.

Affected Files

README.md
optimus-plugin/bin/cli.js
optimus-plugin/bin/commands/upgrade.js

These files contain <<<<<<< Updated upstream / >>>>>>> Stashed changes markers that prevent git commit from running.

Impact

• Auto-release pipeline (Phase 5) cannot proceed
• Origin/master is ahead at v2.17.12 while local workspace is diverged
• Even if conflicts are resolved, version timeline needs reconciliation

Required Human Action

git checkout HEAD -- README.md optimus-plugin/bin/cli.js optimus-plugin/bin/commands/upgrade.js
git pull --ff-only origin master

Then verify: git status should show clean working tree.

Detection

Patrol Run #334 (2026-04-02T10:00Z) escalated this finding after 5+ consecutive blocked release-gate cycles with no human response.

Error classification: release_gate_blocked_dirty_tree

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