Prepare 2.3.0 release candidate

BETA.md

@@ -1,23 +1,23 @@
-# Beta Testing
+# 2.3.0 Release Candidate Testing
 
-This branch is the v3 beta candidate. The goal is to prove that the Space
+This branch is the 2.3.0 release candidate. The goal is to prove that the Space
-layout can serve as a long-term project loop for experienced Vim users, not
+layout can serve as the project loop for experienced Vim users, not just that
-just that the mappings work in isolation. Do not tag or publish it as `v3.0.0`
+the mappings work in isolation. Do not tag or publish it as `2.3.0` until the
-until the checklist below is closed.
+checklist below is closed.
 
 Inside Vim, run `:ChopsticksBeta` for the compact checklist,
 `:ChopsticksBetaLog` for editable local notes, and `:ChopsticksBetaSession`
 to append a new session block. Run `:ChopsticksHelp` or `:help chopsticks`
 for the native Vim reference.
 
-## Install the beta
+## Install the release candidate
 
 Existing checkout:
 
 ```bash
 cd ~/.vim
 git fetch origin
-git checkout release/v3-candidate
+git checkout release/2.3.0
 git pull --ff-only
 vim -Nu ~/.vimrc -n -es +'PlugInstall --sync' +'qa!'
 ```
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ vim -Nu ~/.vimrc -n -es +'PlugInstall --sync' +'qa!'
 Fresh checkout:
 
 ```bash
-git clone --branch release/v3-candidate https://github.com/m1ngsama/chopsticks.git ~/.vim
+git clone --branch release/2.3.0 https://github.com/m1ngsama/chopsticks.git ~/.vim
 ln -sf ~/.vim/.vimrc ~/.vimrc
 vim -Nu ~/.vimrc -n -es +'PlugInstall --sync' +'qa!'
 ```
@@ -42,9 +42,9 @@ reloads chopsticks after saving it.
 
 ## Daily test loop
 
-Use the beta for real editing, not only demos. A session should exercise the
+Use the release candidate for real editing, not only demos. A session should
-trained loop until it either feels automatic or exposes friction. For each
+exercise the trained loop until it either feels automatic or exposes friction.
-session, record:
+For each session, record:
 
 - The task: project navigation, code edit, grep, git, LSP, Markdown, SSH.
 - The first key you tried when you got stuck.
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ session, record:
 - Any mapping that felt slow, awkward, surprising, or too easy to mistype.
 - Any documentation line that was wrong, missing, or redundant.
 
-`:ChopsticksBetaLog` opens `${XDG_CONFIG_HOME:-~/.config}/chopsticks-beta.md`
+`:ChopsticksBetaLog` opens `${XDG_CONFIG_HOME:-~/.config}/chopsticks-2.3.0.md`
 by default. Set `g:chopsticks_beta_log` before loading chopsticks to use a
 different path. Use `:ChopsticksBetaSession` at the start of each real editing
 session so every test has a timestamped block.
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ file, edit Markdown, and use a machine with missing optional tools.
 - `scripts/test.sh quick` and `scripts/test.sh vim` pass locally.
 - The README GIF has been regenerated from `.github/demo.tape` after any public
   key change.
-- The beta has been tested on macOS and over SSH on Linux.
+- The release candidate has been tested on macOS and over SSH on Linux.
 
 ## Roll back
 

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # Changelog
 
-## 3.0.0-beta.1 — 2026-05-23
+## 2.3.0 — 2026-05-24
 
 ### Breaking
 
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
 ### Added
 
 - Canonical QWERTY/CapsLock-friendly Space leader layout:
-  `SPC SPC`, `SPC /`, `SPC ,`, `SPC w`, `SPC qx`, `SPC rr`,
+  `SPC SPC`, `SPC /`, `SPC ,`, `SPC w`, `SPC q`, `SPC rr`,
   `SPC gs`, `SPC gl`, `SPC ca`, `SPC cr`, `SPC cf`, and `SPC ?`
 - Native LSP motions in the default layout: `gd`, `gr`, `gI`, `gy`, `K`,
   `[d`, and `]d`
@@ -28,9 +28,9 @@
 - `:ChopsticksConfig` and `:ChopsticksReload` for editing local preferences
   without touching the managed `.vimrc`
 - `:ChopsticksBeta`, `:ChopsticksBetaLog`, and `:ChopsticksBetaSession` for
-  guided beta testing and local session notes
+  guided release-candidate testing and local session notes
 - Dedicated modules for buffers, utilities, files, runner, quickfix, status,
-  cheat sheet, tutor, beta testing, and help
+  cheat sheet, tutor, release-candidate testing, and help
 - Split test runner: `scripts/test.sh` now dispatches to
   `scripts/test-quick.sh` and `scripts/test-vim.sh`
 

QUICKSTART.md

@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@ check git, and ask Vim which keys are active.
 
 ## Install
 
-These commands install the stable `main` branch. For beta testing this branch,
+These commands install current `main`. For the 2.3.0 release-candidate
-use [BETA.md](BETA.md).
+checklist and rollback steps, use [BETA.md](BETA.md).
 
 ```bash
 curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/m1ngsama/chopsticks/main/get.sh | bash
@@ -60,7 +60,8 @@ SPC ?           show the active keymap
 ```
 Esc             back to Normal
 SPC w           save
-SPC qx          save + quit
+SPC q           quit current window
+:x / ZZ         save + quit
 :q!             force quit
 SPC ?           cheat sheet (toggle sidebar)
 SPC fc          edit local preferences
@@ -167,5 +168,5 @@ The `SPC ?` cheat sheet follows your active profile, so `minimal` users only see
 keys for features that are actually loaded.
 
 Inside Vim, `:help chopsticks` opens the same reference after helptags are
-available. See [README](README.md) for the full reference. For beta testing and
+available. See [README](README.md) for the full reference. For release-candidate
-rollback, see [BETA.md](BETA.md).
+testing and rollback, see [BETA.md](BETA.md).

README.md

@@ -20,15 +20,14 @@
 
 ---
 
-Stable install from `main`:
+Install current `main`:
 
 ```bash
 curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/m1ngsama/chopsticks/main/get.sh | bash
 ```
 
-This branch is a v3 beta candidate, not a tagged stable release. Use
+Current `main` is preparing the 2.3.0 release. Use [BETA.md](BETA.md) for the
-[BETA.md](BETA.md) instead of the stable install command when testing the Space
+release-candidate checklist, rollback steps, and Space keymap test loop.
-keymap before promotion.
 
 ---
 
@@ -79,8 +78,8 @@ chopsticks gives you a production-ready Vim config in one command. Pure VimScrip
 
 ## Install
 
-These commands install the stable `main` branch. For beta testing this branch,
+These commands install current `main`. For the 2.3.0 release-candidate
-use [BETA.md](BETA.md).
+checklist and rollback steps, use [BETA.md](BETA.md).
 
 ```bash
 curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/m1ngsama/chopsticks/main/get.sh | bash
@@ -156,9 +155,9 @@ for the active keymap, `:ChopsticksHelp` / `:help chopsticks` for full native
 Vim help, `:ChopsticksConfig` for local preferences, and `:ChopsticksStatus`
 for tool/LSP health.
 `QUICKSTART.md` is the 5-minute path; this README is the full reference.
-During the beta, `:ChopsticksBeta` opens the in-editor test checklist,
+During release-candidate testing, `:ChopsticksBeta` opens the in-editor
-`:ChopsticksBetaLog` opens editable local notes, and `:ChopsticksBetaSession`
+checklist, `:ChopsticksBetaLog` opens editable local notes, and
-appends a timestamped session block.
+`:ChopsticksBetaSession` appends a timestamped session block.
 
 ```
 SPC SPC   fuzzy find file          gd       go to definition
@@ -166,7 +165,7 @@ SPC /     ripgrep project          K        hover docs
 SPC e     toggle file sidebar      SPC rr   run current file
 Ctrl-h/l  enter/leave sidebar      Ctrl-hjkl windows
 SPC gs    git status               SPC cf   format
-SPC w     save                     SPC qq   quit
+SPC w     save                     SPC q    quit
 Esc       exit insert mode         SPC ?    cheat sheet
 :ChopsticksConfig local prefs       :ChopsticksReload reload
 ```
@@ -212,7 +211,7 @@ Esc       exit insert mode         SPC ?    cheat sheet
 
 ### Survival
 
-`SPC w` save | `SPC W` save all | `SPC qq` quit | `SPC qx` save and quit | `SPC fc` local config | `SPC fV` reload | `SPC ?` cheat sheet | `:ChopsticksHelp` full help | `:ChopsticksTutor` practice | `:ChopsticksStatus` diagnostics
+`SPC w` save | `SPC W` save all | `SPC q` quit | `:x` / `ZZ` save and quit | `SPC fc` local config | `SPC fV` reload | `SPC ?` cheat sheet | `:ChopsticksHelp` full help | `:ChopsticksTutor` practice | `:ChopsticksStatus` diagnostics
 
 </details>
 
@@ -317,7 +316,7 @@ For Markdown LSP, install or select `marksman` first.
     ├── status.vim      :ChopsticksStatus diagnostics
     ├── cheatsheet.vim  SPC ? and :ChopsticksCheatSheet
     ├── tutor.vim       :ChopsticksTutor guided practice
-    ├── beta.vim        :ChopsticksBeta test guide
+    ├── beta.vim        :ChopsticksBeta release checklist
     ├── help.vim        :ChopsticksHelp native Vim help
     └── tools.vim       compatibility placeholder
 ```

doc/chopsticks.txt

@@ -5,10 +5,10 @@ CONTENTS                                                    *chopsticks-contents
 
   1. What chopsticks solves...............|chopsticks-why|
   2. First five minutes...................|chopsticks-start|
-  3. Canonical Space layout...............|chopsticks-v3-space|
+  3. Canonical Space layout...............|chopsticks-space|
   4. Commands.............................|chopsticks-commands|
   5. Profiles and local config............|chopsticks-profiles|
-  6. Beta testing.........................|chopsticks-beta|
+  6. Release testing......................|chopsticks-release-test|
   7. Troubleshooting......................|chopsticks-troubleshooting|
 
 ==============================================================================
@@ -41,11 +41,11 @@ Daily loop:
   s + 2ch   jump on screen         gd / gr   definition / references
   K         hover docs             SPC rr    run current file
   SPC gs    git status             SPC cf    format
-  SPC w     save                   SPC qq    quit
+  SPC w     save                   SPC q     quit
 <
 
 ==============================================================================
-CANONICAL SPACE LAYOUT                                      *chopsticks-v3-space*
+CANONICAL SPACE LAYOUT                                         *chopsticks-space*
 
 Default layout: Space leader, comma localleader.
 
@@ -85,9 +85,9 @@ User-facing commands:
   :ChopsticksTutor        guided practice
   :ChopsticksCheatSheet   active keymap reference
   :ChopsticksStatus       health diagnostics
-  :ChopsticksBeta         beta checklist
+  :ChopsticksBeta         release checklist
-  :ChopsticksBetaLog      editable beta notes
+  :ChopsticksBetaLog      editable release notes
-  :ChopsticksBetaSession  append a timestamped beta note block
+  :ChopsticksBetaSession  append a timestamped release note block
 <
 
 LSP commands come from vim-lsp:
@@ -131,19 +131,19 @@ Optional habits:
 <
 
 ==============================================================================
-BETA TESTING                                                  *chopsticks-beta*
+RELEASE TESTING                                       *chopsticks-release-test*
 
-For the v3 beta candidate, record real editing friction instead of abstract
+For the 2.3.0 release candidate, record real editing friction instead of
-opinions:
+abstract opinions:
 >
-  :ChopsticksBeta         compact beta checklist
+  :ChopsticksBeta         compact release checklist
   :ChopsticksBetaLog      open editable local notes
   :ChopsticksBetaSession  append a new session block
 <
 
-Default beta log:
+Default release log:
 >
-  ${XDG_CONFIG_HOME:-~/.config}/chopsticks-beta.md
+  ${XDG_CONFIG_HOME:-~/.config}/chopsticks-2.3.0.md
 <
 
 Exit criteria before a stable release:
@@ -174,7 +174,7 @@ Common fixes:
   Need full docs         :help chopsticks
   Need local config      :ChopsticksConfig
   Changed local config   :ChopsticksReload
-  Need beta notes        :ChopsticksBetaSession
+  Need release notes     :ChopsticksBetaSession
   Slow large file        Syntax, undo, swap, and ALE are auto-reduced
 
 ==============================================================================

install.sh

@@ -1223,7 +1223,8 @@ echo ""
 echo -e "${BOLD}  First steps inside Vim${NC}"
 echo -e "  ${CYAN}SPC ?${NC}         Open cheat sheet — your map of every keybinding"
 echo -e "  ${CYAN}Esc${NC}          Exit insert mode → back to Normal"
-echo -e "  ${CYAN}SPC qx${NC}        Save and quit"
+echo -e "  ${CYAN}SPC q${NC}         Quit current window"
+echo -e "  ${CYAN}:x${NC} / ${CYAN}ZZ${NC}      Save and quit"
 echo -e "  ${CYAN}:q!${NC} + Enter   Emergency quit without saving"
 if [[ $CONFIG_PROFILE != "minimal" ]]; then
     echo -e "  ${CYAN}:LspInstallServer${NC}  Install LSP for current filetype"

modules/beta.vim

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
-" beta.vim — in-editor beta test guide
+" beta.vim — in-editor release-candidate checklist
 
-let g:chopsticks_beta_label = get(g:, 'chopsticks_beta_label', '3.0.0-beta.1')
+let g:chopsticks_beta_label = get(g:, 'chopsticks_beta_label', '2.3.0')
 
 function! s:OpenBetaGuide() abort
     let l:name = '__ChopsticksBeta__'
@@ -15,12 +15,12 @@ function! s:OpenBetaGuide() abort
     setlocal nowrap nonumber norelativenumber signcolumn=no
 
     let l:lines = [
-        \ '  chopsticks beta        q close',
+        \ '  chopsticks 2.3.0      q close',
         \ '  ─────────────────────────────',
         \ '',
         \ '  goal',
-        \ '     Prove this can be a long-term project loop.',
+        \ '     Prove this can be the long-term project loop.',
-        \ '     Record real editing friction, not abstract taste.',
+        \ '     Record real editing friction before release.',
         \ '',
         \ '  daily loop',
         \ '     SPC SPC   find file',
@@ -49,8 +49,8 @@ function! s:OpenBetaGuide() abort
         \ '     quick/vim tests pass locally and over SSH',
         \ '',
         \ '  files',
-        \ '     BETA.md        full beta checklist and rollback',
+        \ '     BETA.md        release checklist and rollback',
-        \ '     :ChopsticksBetaLog      editable local beta notes',
+        \ '     :ChopsticksBetaLog      editable local release notes',
         \ '     :ChopsticksBetaSession  append a new session block',
         \ '     QUICKSTART.md  five-minute path',
         \ '     README.md      complete reference',
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ function! s:BetaLogPath() abort
     let l:xdg = !empty($XDG_CONFIG_HOME) && $XDG_CONFIG_HOME =~# '^/'
         \ ? $XDG_CONFIG_HOME
         \ : '~/.config'
-    return expand(l:xdg . '/chopsticks-beta.md')
+    return expand(l:xdg . '/chopsticks-2.3.0.md')
 endfunction
 
 function! s:SessionBlock() abort
@@ -96,9 +96,9 @@ function! s:EnsureBetaLog(path) abort
 
     if !filereadable(l:path)
         call writefile([
-            \ '# chopsticks beta log',
+            \ '# chopsticks 2.3.0 release log',
             \ '',
-            \ 'Use :ChopsticksBeta for the checklist. Keep one session block per real editing session.',
+            \ 'Use :ChopsticksBeta for the release checklist. Keep one session block per real editing session.',
             \ ] + s:SessionBlock(), l:path)
     endif
 endfunction

modules/cheatsheet.vim

@@ -147,8 +147,8 @@ function! s:CheatSheet() abort
             \ '  ── survival ──────────────',
             \ '  SPC w     save',
             \ '  SPC W     save all',
-            \ '  SPC qq    quit',
+            \ '  SPC q     quit',
-            \ '  SPC qx    save + quit',
+            \ '  :x / ZZ   save + quit',
             \ '  Esc       exit insert',
             \ '  SPC fc    edit local config',
             \ '  SPC fv    edit vimrc',
@@ -158,9 +158,9 @@ function! s:CheatSheet() abort
             \ '  :ChopsticksReload  reload config',
             \ '  :ChopsticksTutor   practice',
             \ '  :ChopsticksStatus  health',
-            \ '  :ChopsticksBeta    beta test guide',
+            \ '  :ChopsticksBeta    release checklist',
-            \ '  :ChopsticksBetaLog beta notes',
+            \ '  :ChopsticksBetaLog release notes',
-            \ '  :ChopsticksBetaSession new beta note',
+            \ '  :ChopsticksBetaSession new release note',
             \ ])
 
         call s:OpenCheatSheet(l:lines)
@@ -280,9 +280,9 @@ function! s:CheatSheet() abort
         \ '  :ChopsticksReload  reload config',
         \ '  :ChopsticksTutor   practice',
         \ '  :ChopsticksStatus  health',
-        \ '  :ChopsticksBeta    beta test guide',
+        \ '  :ChopsticksBeta    release checklist',
-        \ '  :ChopsticksBetaLog beta notes',
+        \ '  :ChopsticksBetaLog release notes',
-        \ '  :ChopsticksBetaSession new beta note',
+        \ '  :ChopsticksBetaSession new release note',
         \ ])
 
     call s:OpenCheatSheet(l:lines)

modules/core.vim

@@ -106,8 +106,7 @@ endif
 if g:chopsticks_space_keymaps
     nnoremap <leader>w :w<cr>
     nnoremap <leader>W :wa<cr>
-    nnoremap <leader>qq :q<cr>
+    nnoremap <leader>q :q<cr>
-    nnoremap <leader>qx :x<cr>
 
     nnoremap <silent> <leader>uh :noh<cr>
 

modules/status.vim

@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ function! s:BetaLogPath() abort
     let l:xdg = !empty($XDG_CONFIG_HOME) && $XDG_CONFIG_HOME =~# '^/'
         \ ? $XDG_CONFIG_HOME
         \ : '~/.config'
-    return expand(l:xdg . '/chopsticks-beta.md')
+    return expand(l:xdg . '/chopsticks-2.3.0.md')
 endfunction
 
 function! s:LocalConfigPath() abort
@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ function! s:ChopsticksStatus() abort
     call add(l:lines, '')
 
     if !empty(get(g:, 'chopsticks_beta_label', ''))
-        call add(l:lines, '── beta ──')
+        call add(l:lines, '── release candidate ──')
         call add(l:lines, '  candidate  ' . g:chopsticks_beta_label)
         call add(l:lines, '  keymap     ' . (get(g:, 'chopsticks_space_keymaps', 0) ? 'space' : 'classic'))
         call add(l:lines, '  log        ' . s:BetaLogPath())

modules/tutor.vim

@@ -38,15 +38,16 @@ function! s:ChopsticksTutor() abort
             \ '  2. survival',
             \ '     Esc        Normal mode',
             \ '     SPC w      save',
-            \ '     SPC qx     save and quit',
+            \ '     SPC q      quit',
+            \ '     :x / ZZ    save and quit',
             \ '     SPC fc     edit local config',
             \ '     SPC fV     reload config',
             \ '     :ChopsticksHelp    full help',
             \ '     :ChopsticksConfig  local config',
             \ '     :ChopsticksReload  reload config',
             \ '     :ChopsticksStatus  health check',
-            \ '     :ChopsticksBeta    beta checklist',
+            \ '     :ChopsticksBeta    release checklist',
-            \ '     :ChopsticksBetaLog beta notes',
+            \ '     :ChopsticksBetaLog release notes',
             \ '     :ChopsticksBetaSession new note',
             \ '',
             \ '  3. find and switch',
@@ -118,8 +119,8 @@ function! s:ChopsticksTutor() abort
             \ '     :ChopsticksConfig  local config',
             \ '     :ChopsticksReload  reload config',
             \ '     :ChopsticksStatus  health check',
-            \ '     :ChopsticksBeta    beta checklist',
+            \ '     :ChopsticksBeta    release checklist',
-            \ '     :ChopsticksBetaLog beta notes',
+            \ '     :ChopsticksBetaLog release notes',
             \ '     :ChopsticksBetaSession new note',
             \ '     README.md          full reference',
             \ '     QUICKSTART.md      5-minute path',

scripts/test-quick.sh

@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ check_docs() {
         done
     done
     grep -Fq '*chopsticks.txt*' doc/chopsticks.txt
-    grep -Fq '*chopsticks-v3-space*' doc/chopsticks.txt
+    grep -Fq '*chopsticks-space*' doc/chopsticks.txt
     grep -Fq 'command! ChopsticksHelp' modules/help.vim
     grep -Fq 'command! ChopsticksConfig' modules/utilities.vim
     grep -Fq 'command! ChopsticksReload' modules/utilities.vim

scripts/test-vim.sh

@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ check_vim() {
         vim -u "$TMP_ROOT/chopsticks path/.vimrc" -i NONE -es -N \
         -c 'ChopsticksHelp' \
         -c 'if expand("%:t") !=# "chopsticks.txt" | cquit | endif' \
-        -c 'if search("chopsticks-v3-space", "n") == 0 | cquit | endif' \
+        -c 'if search("chopsticks-space", "n") == 0 | cquit | endif' \
         -c 'qa!' 2>&1
 
     XDG_CONFIG_HOME="$EMPTY_XDG" vim -u NONE -i NONE -es -N \
@@ -101,11 +101,11 @@ check_vim() {
     grep -Fq 'OK  vim-lsp stack  (installed)' "$TMP_ROOT/status-default.txt"
     grep -Fq 'help       :ChopsticksHelp  :ChopsticksTutor  SPC ?' "$TMP_ROOT/status-default.txt"
     grep -Fq 'commands   :ChopsticksConfig  :ChopsticksReload' "$TMP_ROOT/status-default.txt"
-    grep -Fq 'candidate  3.0.0-beta.1' "$TMP_ROOT/status-default.txt"
+    grep -Fq 'candidate  2.3.0' "$TMP_ROOT/status-default.txt"
     grep -Fq 'keymap     space' "$TMP_ROOT/status-default.txt"
     grep -Fq 'commands   :ChopsticksBeta  :ChopsticksBetaLog' "$TMP_ROOT/status-default.txt"
     grep -Fq ':ChopsticksBetaSession' "$TMP_ROOT/status-default.txt"
-    grep -Fq 'chopsticks-beta.md' "$TMP_ROOT/status-default.txt"
+    grep -Fq 'chopsticks-2.3.0.md' "$TMP_ROOT/status-default.txt"
     grep -Fq 'python  (:LspInstallServer in a python file)' "$TMP_ROOT/status-default.txt"
     grep -Fq 'LSP actions are buffer-local and start after a server attaches.' "$TMP_ROOT/status-default.txt"
     grep -Fq 'Open that filetype and run :LspInstallServer once.' "$TMP_ROOT/status-default.txt"
@@ -268,9 +268,9 @@ check_vim() {
         -c 'source .vimrc' \
         -c 'if mapleader !=# "\<Space>" || maplocalleader !=# "," | cquit | endif' \
         -c 'if maparg(",ff", "n") !=# "" || maparg(",w", "n") !=# "" || maparg(",mt", "n") !=# "" || maparg(",gp", "n") !=# "" || maparg("<Space>gp", "n") !=# "" | cquit | endif' \
-        -c 'if maparg("<Space>f", "n") !=# "" || maparg("<Space>q", "n") !=# "" || maparg("<Space>u", "n") !=# "" || maparg("<Space>c", "n") !=# "" || maparg("<Space>x", "n") !=# "" || maparg("<Space>wm", "n") !=# "" || maparg("<Space>w+", "n") !=# "" || maparg("<Space>w-", "n") !=# "" | cquit | endif' \
+        -c 'if maparg("<Space>f", "n") !=# "" || maparg("<Space>u", "n") !=# "" || maparg("<Space>c", "n") !=# "" || maparg("<Space>x", "n") !=# "" || maparg("<Space>wm", "n") !=# "" || maparg("<Space>w+", "n") !=# "" || maparg("<Space>w-", "n") !=# "" | cquit | endif' \
         -c 'if maparg("<Space><Space>", "n") !~# "SmartFiles" || maparg("<Space>ff", "n") !~# "SmartFiles" || maparg("<Space>,", "n") !~# "Buffers" || maparg("<Space>bd", "n") !~# "Bclose" | cquit | endif' \
-        -c 'if maparg("<Space>w", "n") !~# ":w" || maparg("<Space>W", "n") !~# ":wa" || maparg("<Space>qq", "n") !~# ":q" || maparg("<Space>qx", "n") !~# ":x" || maparg("<Space>fc", "n") !~# "ChopsticksConfig" || maparg("<Space>fV", "n") !~# "ChopsticksReload" || maparg("<Space>U", "n") !~# "UndotreeToggle" || maparg("<Space>fs", "n") !=# "" || maparg("<Space>bu", "n") !=# "" | cquit | endif' \
+        -c 'if maparg("<Space>w", "n") !~# ":w" || maparg("<Space>W", "n") !~# ":wa" || maparg("<Space>q", "n") !~# ":q" || maparg("<Space>qq", "n") !=# "" || maparg("<Space>qx", "n") !=# "" || maparg("<Space>fc", "n") !~# "ChopsticksConfig" || maparg("<Space>fV", "n") !~# "ChopsticksReload" || maparg("<Space>U", "n") !~# "UndotreeToggle" || maparg("<Space>fs", "n") !=# "" || maparg("<Space>bu", "n") !=# "" | cquit | endif' \
         -c 'if maparg("<Space>gl", "n") !~# "Git log" || maparg("<Space>gC", "n") !~# "Commits" | cquit | endif' \
         -c 'qa!' 2>&1
 
@@ -310,9 +310,9 @@ check_vim() {
     grep -Fq ':ChopsticksConfig  local config' "$TMP_ROOT/cheat-default.txt"
     grep -Fq ':ChopsticksReload  reload config' "$TMP_ROOT/cheat-default.txt"
     grep -Fq ':ChopsticksTutor   practice' "$TMP_ROOT/cheat-default.txt"
-    grep -Fq ':ChopsticksBeta    beta test guide' "$TMP_ROOT/cheat-default.txt"
+    grep -Fq ':ChopsticksBeta    release checklist' "$TMP_ROOT/cheat-default.txt"
-    grep -Fq ':ChopsticksBetaLog beta notes' "$TMP_ROOT/cheat-default.txt"
+    grep -Fq ':ChopsticksBetaLog release notes' "$TMP_ROOT/cheat-default.txt"
-    grep -Fq ':ChopsticksBetaSession new beta note' "$TMP_ROOT/cheat-default.txt"
+    grep -Fq ':ChopsticksBetaSession new release note' "$TMP_ROOT/cheat-default.txt"
     if grep -Eq 'Ctrl\\+p    find file|Ctrl\\+hjkl navigate splits|Ctrl\\+s    save|jk        exit insert|SPC fs    save|SPC cd    definition|SPC ck    hover|SPC wm|SPC w\\+/-|\\[g \\]g     LSP diagnostics' "$TMP_ROOT/cheat-default.txt"; then
         cat "$TMP_ROOT/cheat-default.txt"
         exit 1
@@ -428,24 +428,24 @@ check_vim() {
         -c 'silent %print' \
         -c 'redir END' \
         -c 'qa!' 2>&1
-    grep -Fq 'chopsticks beta' "$TMP_ROOT/beta-guide.txt"
+    grep -Fq 'chopsticks 2.3.0' "$TMP_ROOT/beta-guide.txt"
-    grep -Fq 'Prove this can be a long-term project loop.' "$TMP_ROOT/beta-guide.txt"
+    grep -Fq 'Prove this can be the long-term project loop.' "$TMP_ROOT/beta-guide.txt"
-    grep -Fq 'Record real editing friction, not abstract taste.' "$TMP_ROOT/beta-guide.txt"
+    grep -Fq 'Record real editing friction before release.' "$TMP_ROOT/beta-guide.txt"
     grep -Fq 'no private wiki is needed to remember the daily loop' "$TMP_ROOT/beta-guide.txt"
     grep -Fq 'window/sidebar navigation beats native <C-w> only' "$TMP_ROOT/beta-guide.txt"
     grep -Fq 'SPC ?     active cheat sheet' "$TMP_ROOT/beta-guide.txt"
-    grep -Fq 'BETA.md        full beta checklist and rollback' "$TMP_ROOT/beta-guide.txt"
+    grep -Fq 'BETA.md        release checklist and rollback' "$TMP_ROOT/beta-guide.txt"
-    grep -Fq ':ChopsticksBetaLog      editable local beta notes' "$TMP_ROOT/beta-guide.txt"
+    grep -Fq ':ChopsticksBetaLog      editable local release notes' "$TMP_ROOT/beta-guide.txt"
     grep -Fq ':ChopsticksBetaSession  append a new session block' "$TMP_ROOT/beta-guide.txt"
 
-    beta_log="$TMP_ROOT/beta log/chopsticks-beta.md"
+    beta_log="$TMP_ROOT/release log/chopsticks-2.3.0.md"
     XDG_CONFIG_HOME="$EMPTY_XDG" vim -u NONE -i NONE -es -N \
         -c "let g:chopsticks_beta_log = '$beta_log'" \
         -c 'source .vimrc' \
         -c 'ChopsticksBetaLog' \
-        -c 'if expand("%:p") !~# "chopsticks-beta.md" || &l:filetype !=# "markdown" | cquit | endif' \
+        -c 'if expand("%:p") !~# "chopsticks-2.3.0.md" || &l:filetype !=# "markdown" | cquit | endif' \
         -c 'qa!' 2>&1
-    grep -Fq '# chopsticks beta log' "$beta_log"
+    grep -Fq '# chopsticks 2.3.0 release log' "$beta_log"
     grep -Fq 'First key tried when stuck:' "$beta_log"
     printf '%s\n' '- keep-existing-note' >> "$beta_log"
     XDG_CONFIG_HOME="$EMPTY_XDG" vim -u NONE -i NONE -es -N \