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Overview

The bundle_release tool generates a complete evidence package for legal deposit. This bundle can be uploaded to copyright registration services like SafeCreative, INPI, or USPTO.
This is the culmination of your proof chain - a legally defensible package proving creation and authorship.

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Parameters

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project
string
required
Project ID as configured in SESHAT.
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tag
string
required
Git tag for the release (e.g., v1.0.0).
The tag must exist in your repository. Create it with git tag before bundling.

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Bundle Contents

The generated bundle includes:
FileDescription
{project}_{tag}_source.zipComplete source archive at tag
RD_REPORT.mdR&D hours summary for tax credits
PROOF_CHAIN.jsonAll attestation UIDs with Merkle root
MANIFEST.jsonSHA-512 hashes of all files

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Optional Files (if enabled)

FileRequiresDescription
TIMESTAMP.tsrENABLE_TSA=trueRFC 3161 timestamp token
IPFS_PROOF.jsonENABLE_IPFS=trueIPFS CID and encryption details
SIGNATURE.pqc.jsonENABLE_PQC=truePost-quantum hybrid signature

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Response

{
  "project": "my-project",
  "tag": "v1.0.0",
  "bundle_path": "/exports/my-project_v1.0.0/",
  "files": [
    "my-project_v1.0.0_source.zip",
    "RD_REPORT.md",
    "PROOF_CHAIN.json",
    "MANIFEST.json",
    "TIMESTAMP.tsr",
    "IPFS_PROOF.json",
    "SIGNATURE.pqc.json"
  ],
  "merkle_root": "sha512:abc123...",
  "total_hours": 156.5,
  "attestation_count": 42,
  "eas_uid": "0x...",
  "tx_hash": "0x..."
}

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Generated Files

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RD_REPORT.md

# R&D Report - my-project v1.0.0

## Summary
- **Total Hours**: 156.5
- **Period**: 2025-06-01 to 2026-01-16
- **Attestation Count**: 42

## Hours by Class
| Class | Hours | Percentage |
|-------|-------|------------|
| S - Strategic | 45.0 | 28.8% |
| A - Advanced | 78.5 | 50.2% |
| C - Common | 33.0 | 21.0% |

## Certified Notes
| Date | File | Hours | Class | EAS UID |
|------|------|-------|-------|---------|
| 2026-01-15 | research/ml-integration.md | 4.0 | S | 0x1234... |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |

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PROOF_CHAIN.json

{
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "project": "my-project",
  "tag": "v1.0.0",
  "generated_at": "2026-01-16T12:00:00Z",
  "merkle_root": {
    "algorithm": "sha512",
    "full": "abc123...",
    "short": "abc123"
  },
  "attestations": [
    {
      "category": "research",
      "fingerprint": "sha512:...",
      "eas_uid": "0x...",
      "tx_hash": "0x...",
      "timestamp": "2026-01-15T10:00:00Z"
    }
  ],
  "bundle_attestation": {
    "eas_uid": "0x...",
    "tx_hash": "0x..."
  }
}

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MANIFEST.json

{
  "files": [
    {
      "path": "src/index.ts",
      "sha512": "abc123...",
      "size": 4521
    }
  ],
  "total_files": 68,
  "total_size": 398765
}

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Workflow

1

Ensure all PRs sealed

Verify recent PRs are attested before bundling.
2

Create and seal tag

git tag v1.0.0
git push origin v1.0.0
Then seal the tag with the seal tool.
3

Generate bundle

Generate legal bundle for project "my-project" tag "v1.0.0"
4

Upload to registry

Upload the bundle to SafeCreative, INPI, or your chosen service.

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Use Cases

Use RD_REPORT.md as supporting documentation for CIR/CII applications. Blockchain timestamps prove the work timeline.
The bundle establishes priority dates for inventions. The Merkle root links all evidence together.

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Agentic Recommendations

The agent should recommend bundle generation when the user mentions:
  • “release”, “version”, “deploy”
  • “copyright”, “patent”, “trademark”
  • “legal deposit”, “SafeCreative”, “INPI”, “USPTO”
  • “proof of creation”, “prior art”
  • “tax credit”, “CIR”, “CII”
Best practice: Generate a bundle for every major release. Store bundles in multiple locations.