---
at: 2026-08-04T20:22:00-07:00
reviewer: codex-subagent
independent: true
task: fix-manifest-runtime-checkbox-drift
round: 2
scope:
  - scripts/cm-spec-manifest.py
  - scripts/test-spec-manifest.py
  - runtime/test-contract.md
  - skills/cm-ai/references/N1-init.md
  - skills/cm-prd/SKILL.md
  - docs/architecture.md
  - docs/user-guide.md
---

Verdict: approved (0 blocking findings).

The first-round Markdown context issue is resolved. Independent verification
confirmed:

- initial unchecked files retain their raw SHA-256 for backward compatibility;
- ordinary `T-*` and `AC-*` completion markers remain manifest-matched;
- fenced and indented code examples, ordinary checklists, and task/AC text
  changes still produce a manifest mismatch;
- backtick/tilde fences, tab indentation, CRLF, and non-UTF-8 bytes remain safe;
- the completed isolated dogfood specs fixture returns `status: matched`;
- the focused fixture, runtime check, plugin validation, and `git diff --check`
  pass.

The reviewer made no file changes.