npm Publish Preparation

Systematic workflow for preparing an npm package for a new release. Every step must pass before proceeding to the next.

Step 0: Gather Release Intent

Ask the user (use AskQuestion if available):

1. Version bump type: patch / minor / major / explicit version / prerelease tag
2. Prerelease label (if any): e.g. alpha, beta, rc, prerelease
3. Confirm changelog entries: ask if the [Unreleased] section in CHANGELOG is complete, or if the user wants to draft entries from recent commits

If the user already specified intent (e.g. "prepare 4.1.0 release"), skip the question and proceed.

Step 1: Pre-flight Checks

Run: