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@@ -7,17 +7,3 @@ This repository bootstraps a PR-first workflow for Maeve + Codex + Gemini.
 - Open PRs early with task context
 - Require review approval before merge
 - Webhook events feed local automation (`automation/forgejo-events.jsonl`)
-
-## Manual Merge Gate Policy (Required)
-
-For pull requests into `main`, Maeve may only perform final review + merge after **both** of the following approvals are present:
-
-1. **Codex approval**
-2. **Gemini approval**
-
-Additional enforcement on `main` branch protection:
-- Minimum approvals required: **2**
-- Stale approvals are dismissed when new commits are pushed
-- Merge is blocked while official review requests are unresolved
-
-This repository uses manual orchestration for reviewer assignment and merge timing; no auto-assignment webhook is required for this gate.
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+Webhook PR trigger 2026-02-25T21:41:28Z