<Use_When>

A task, PR, or change set is functionally complete and needs a final human-understanding check before merge readiness
Tests, QA, code review, security review, or other verification has already run, or missing evidence must be explicitly recorded
The user wants AI to explain the change and then quiz the human on whether they can explain it
You need a durable session audit record showing why the team can trust and understand the change before asking for merge approval </Use_When>

<Do_Not_Use_When>

Requirements are still unclear before implementation; use /deep-interview
The implementation is not done; use /ralph, /team, or /autopilot
Tests or QA have not run and the user expects this command to replace them
The user wants code review findings; use /review or the relevant review workflow </Do_Not_Use_When>

merge-readiness