FabioLeitao · Sep 22, 2026 · Sep 22, 2026
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -4,13 +4,24 @@ Human-readable summary of user-facing changes. **Detailed release notes:** [docs
 
 ## Unreleased (`main`)
 
-Empty while the working tree carries **`1.8.0-beta`** (see section below).
+Empty while the working tree carries **`1.8.0-rc`** (see section below).
 
 ---
 
-## 1.8.0-beta (working line on `main` — git-only)
+## 1.8.0-rc (working line on `main` — git-only)
 
-> Opens the **`1.8.0`** public line. **`[project] version = 1.8.0-beta`** (ADR-0073 PEP 440 hyphen form). **`[tool.databoar] maturity_build = 69`** — octet **resets** into beta band **1–126** at cut (`604c1b5c`, 2026-08-02); **reconciled 2026-08-18** after **68** `fix`/`feat` commits on `main` were not reflected in `pyproject.toml` during a heavy sprint (**process lapse, not a policy regression**). Does **not** continue from **`1.7.4.post12` / `.263`**. **Not** on PyPI or Docker Hub **`latest`** (distribution policy: pre-release = git-only). Notes: [docs/releases/1.8.0-beta.md](docs/releases/1.8.0-beta.md).
+> Release candidate for **`1.8.0`**. **`[project] version = 1.8.0-rc`** (ADR-0073 PEP 440 hyphen form). **`[tool.databoar] maturity_build = 127`** — **rc band entry** on promotion from **`1.8.0-beta`** (last beta reconciliation **`.116`**, 2026-08-22). **Not** on PyPI or Docker Hub **`latest`**. Notes: [docs/releases/1.8.0-rc.md](docs/releases/1.8.0-rc.md).
+
+### Promotion from `1.8.0-beta` (2026-09-22)
+
+- **Cut:** `chore(release): cut 1.8.0-rc` — suffix **`1.8.0-beta` → `1.8.0-rc`**; `maturity_build` **116 → 127** (rc band floor; ADR-0073 same-line beta→rc decision).
+- **Highlights:** feature and fix bullets accumulated during the beta line remain under **§ 1.8.0-beta** below (not duplicated here).
+
+---
+
+## 1.8.0-beta (frozen at RC promotion — git-only history)
+
+> Opened the **`1.8.0`** public line (superseded on `main` by **`1.8.0-rc`** — see § above). **`[project] version` was `1.8.0-beta`**; **`maturity_build`** reached **`.116`** at last beta reconciliation (**2026-08-22**). Notes: [docs/releases/1.8.0-beta.md](docs/releases/1.8.0-beta.md).
 
 ### Maturity octet reconciliation (2026-08-18)
 

diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Thank you for considering contributing. This document covers local setup, workfl
   uvx data-boar --demo
   ```
 
-  Pre-release lines on **`main`** (for example **`1.8.0-beta`**) stay **git-only** — they are not the PyPI wheel. For contributors, or to run that working tree, use a **git clone** with **`uv sync`** or **`pip install -e .`**. The tree still contains the historical **`lgpd_crawler`** Python package for imports and continuity — that is implementation layout, not the product name. Rename context: **[ADR 0014](docs/adr/ADR-0014-rename-repo-and-package-python3-lgpd-crawler-to-data-boar.md)**.
+  Pre-release lines on **`main`** (for example **`1.8.0-rc`**) stay **git-only** — they are not the PyPI wheel. For contributors, or to run that working tree, use a **git clone** with **`uv sync`** or **`pip install -e .`**. The tree still contains the historical **`lgpd_crawler`** Python package for imports and continuity — that is implementation layout, not the product name. Rename context: **[ADR 0014](docs/adr/ADR-0014-rename-repo-and-package-python3-lgpd-crawler-to-data-boar.md)**.
 
 **SQL connectors (optional extras):** Core **`pip install data-boar`** includes **filesystem + SQLite** scanning only — no PostgreSQL/MySQL/MariaDB/MSSQL/Oracle C-extension wheels. Install per engine:
 

diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.pt_BR.md b/CONTRIBUTING.pt_BR.md
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Obrigado por considerar contribuir. Este documento cobre a configuração local,
   uvx data-boar --demo
   ```
 
-  Linhas pré-release no **`main`** (por exemplo **`1.8.0-beta`**) continuam **só git** — não são a wheel do PyPI. Para colaboradores, ou para rodar essa árvore de trabalho, use **clone git** + **`uv sync`** ou **`pip install -e .`**. O repositório ainda contém o pacote Python histórico **`lgpd_crawler`** (imports) — é detalhe de implementação, não o nome do produto. Contexto da renomeação: **[ADR 0014](docs/adr/ADR-0014-rename-repo-and-package-python3-lgpd-crawler-to-data-boar.md)**.
+  Linhas pré-release no **`main`** (por exemplo **`1.8.0-rc`**) continuam **só git** — não são a wheel do PyPI. Para colaboradores, ou para rodar essa árvore de trabalho, use **clone git** + **`uv sync`** ou **`pip install -e .`**. O repositório ainda contém o pacote Python histórico **`lgpd_crawler`** (imports) — é detalhe de implementação, não o nome do produto. Contexto da renomeação: **[ADR 0014](docs/adr/ADR-0014-rename-repo-and-package-python3-lgpd-crawler-to-data-boar.md)**.
 
 **Conectores SQL (extras opcionais):** o **`pip install data-boar`** *core* cobre **arquivos + SQLite** — sem wheels C-extension de PostgreSQL/MySQL/MariaDB/MSSQL/Oracle. Instale por motor:
 

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ Data Boar runs as a **one-shot CLI** audit or as a **REST API** (default port 80
 | Sensitivity detection (ML/DL terms)                               | [SENSITIVITY_DETECTION.md](docs/SENSITIVITY_DETECTION.md) · [SENSITIVITY_DETECTION.pt_BR.md](docs/SENSITIVITY_DETECTION.pt_BR.md)                                                                                                            |
 | Minor / child-related data (thresholds, optional full scan, cross-ref, samples) | [MINOR_DETECTION.md](docs/MINOR_DETECTION.md) · [MINOR_DETECTION.pt_BR.md](docs/MINOR_DETECTION.pt_BR.md)                                                                                                                                   |
 | Testing, security, contributing                                   | [docs/TESTING.md](docs/TESTING.md) · [SECURITY.md](SECURITY.md) · [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md)                                                                                                                                         |
-| **`pip` / `uvx` from PyPI** | The package **is on** [PyPI](https://pypi.org/project/data-boar/). Install with **`pip install data-boar`** or **`pipx install data-boar`**. Zero-clone CLI: **`uvx data-boar --config config.yaml`**. Lowest-friction demo: **`uvx data-boar --demo`**. The last **stable** wheel can lag **`main`** (pre-release lines such as **`1.8.0-beta`** are git-only). Contributor clone: **git clone** + **`uv sync`** — see [CONTRIBUTING.md — Repository and install identity](CONTRIBUTING.md#repository-and-install-identity-data-boar). On Debian/Ubuntu and Fedora with Python >=3.12, `pip`/`pipx` is usually frictionless; RHEL9-family and Alpine/musl currently need one extra onboarding step — see [TROUBLESHOOTING.md](docs/TROUBLESHOOTING.md). |
+| **`pip` / `uvx` from PyPI** | The package **is on** [PyPI](https://pypi.org/project/data-boar/). Install with **`pip install data-boar`** or **`pipx install data-boar`**. Zero-clone CLI: **`uvx data-boar --config config.yaml`**. Lowest-friction demo: **`uvx data-boar --demo`**. The last **stable** wheel can lag **`main`** (pre-release lines such as **`1.8.0-rc`** are git-only). Contributor clone: **git clone** + **`uv sync`** — see [CONTRIBUTING.md — Repository and install identity](CONTRIBUTING.md#repository-and-install-identity-data-boar). On Debian/Ubuntu and Fedora with Python >=3.12, `pip`/`pipx` is usually frictionless; RHEL9-family and Alpine/musl currently need one extra onboarding step — see [TROUBLESHOOTING.md](docs/TROUBLESHOOTING.md). |
 
 **Quick start:** the [5-min QuickStart](QUICKSTART.md) walks through both paths (Docker or local `uv`, copy-paste); the full flag and configuration reference is in [USAGE.md](docs/USAGE.md). For Linux distro caveats (including current RHEL9-family and Alpine/musl `pipx` onboarding pre-steps), see [TROUBLESHOOTING.md](docs/TROUBLESHOOTING.md) and the [OS compatibility matrix](docs/ops/OS_COMPATIBILITY_TESTING_MATRIX.md). On **Linux (native, not Docker)**, install system libraries **before** `uv sync` — see [Technical guide — Requirements and environment preparation](docs/TECH_GUIDE.md#requirements-and-environment-preparation). **Do not commit** root `config.yaml` (`.gitignore`); it may contain LAN paths and secrets — see [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md#public-repo-hygiene-lan-credentials).
 

diff --git a/README.pt_BR.md b/README.pt_BR.md
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ Se você precisa de:
 - **Detecção de sensibilidade (termos ML/DL):** [SENSITIVITY_DETECTION.pt_BR.md](docs/SENSITIVITY_DETECTION.pt_BR.md) · [SENSITIVITY_DETECTION.md](docs/SENSITIVITY_DETECTION.md)
 - **Dados de menores / crianças (limiar, varredura opcional ampliada, cruzamento, amostras):** [MINOR_DETECTION.pt_BR.md](docs/MINOR_DETECTION.pt_BR.md) · [MINOR_DETECTION.md](docs/MINOR_DETECTION.md)
 - **Testes, segurança, contribuição:** [docs/TESTING.pt_BR.md](docs/TESTING.pt_BR.md) · [SECURITY.pt_BR.md](SECURITY.pt_BR.md) · [CONTRIBUTING.pt_BR.md](CONTRIBUTING.pt_BR.md)
-- **pip / `uvx` via PyPI:** o pacote **já está no** [PyPI](https://pypi.org/project/data-boar/). Instale com **`pip install data-boar`** ou **`pipx install data-boar`**. CLI sem clone: **`uvx data-boar --config config.yaml`**. Demo de menor atrito: **`uvx data-boar --demo`**. A última wheel **estável** pode ficar atrás do **`main`** (linhas pré-release como **`1.8.0-beta`** são só git). Clone de colaborador: **git clone** + **`uv sync`** — veja [CONTRIBUTING.pt_BR.md — Repositório e identidade](CONTRIBUTING.pt_BR.md#repositório-e-identidade-de-instalação-data-boar). Em Debian/Ubuntu e Fedora com Python >=3.12, `pip`/`pipx` costuma ser sem atrito; em RHEL9-family e Alpine/musl há 1 passo extra de onboarding — veja [TROUBLESHOOTING.pt_BR.md](docs/TROUBLESHOOTING.pt_BR.md).
+- **pip / `uvx` via PyPI:** o pacote **já está no** [PyPI](https://pypi.org/project/data-boar/). Instale com **`pip install data-boar`** ou **`pipx install data-boar`**. CLI sem clone: **`uvx data-boar --config config.yaml`**. Demo de menor atrito: **`uvx data-boar --demo`**. A última wheel **estável** pode ficar atrás do **`main`** (linhas pré-release como **`1.8.0-rc`** são só git). Clone de colaborador: **git clone** + **`uv sync`** — veja [CONTRIBUTING.pt_BR.md — Repositório e identidade](CONTRIBUTING.pt_BR.md#repositório-e-identidade-de-instalação-data-boar). Em Debian/Ubuntu e Fedora com Python >=3.12, `pip`/`pipx` costuma ser sem atrito; em RHEL9-family e Alpine/musl há 1 passo extra de onboarding — veja [TROUBLESHOOTING.pt_BR.md](docs/TROUBLESHOOTING.pt_BR.md).
 
 **Início rápido:** o [QuickStart de 5 min](QUICKSTART.pt_BR.md) cobre os dois caminhos (Docker ou `uv` local, copia-e-cola); a referência completa de flags e configuração está em [USAGE.pt_BR.md](docs/USAGE.pt_BR.md). Para ressalvas por distro Linux (incluindo os pré-passos atuais de onboarding `pipx` em RHEL9-family e Alpine/musl), veja [TROUBLESHOOTING.pt_BR.md](docs/TROUBLESHOOTING.pt_BR.md) e a [matriz de compatibilidade de SO](docs/ops/OS_COMPATIBILITY_TESTING_MATRIX.pt_BR.md). Em **Linux nativo (sem Docker)**, instale as bibliotecas de sistema **antes** de `uv sync` — veja [Guia técnico — Requisitos e preparação do ambiente](docs/TECH_GUIDE.pt_BR.md#requisitos-e-preparação-do-ambiente). **Não commite** o `config.yaml` da raiz (`.gitignore`); pode conter caminhos da LAN e segredos — veja a seção **Higiene do repositório público** em [CONTRIBUTING.pt_BR.md](CONTRIBUTING.pt_BR.md).
 

diff --git a/SECURITY.md b/SECURITY.md
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ OpenSSF Scorecard for this repository (badge after publish; JSON API): [Scorecar
 | Line | Status |
 | ----- | ------ |
 | **1.7.4.x** (stable **1.7.4**, including PyPI **1.7.4.postN**; Docker Hub `fabioleitao/data_boar` **1.7.4** / `latest` when those tags are published) | **Supported** — security fixes for this stable line |
-| **`main`** (working tree; currently **1.8.0-beta**, git-only) | **Supported** — fixes land here first, then stable as appropriate |
+| **`main`** (working tree; currently **1.8.0-rc**, git-only) | **Supported** — fixes land here first, then stable as appropriate |
 
 **Not supported:** tags and images **older than 1.7.4**; unofficial forks or rebuilt images; unofficial mirrors; any fourth-segment “1.7.4.N” public version (this project does not publish that scheme — see [docs/VERSIONING.md](docs/VERSIONING.md)).
 

diff --git a/SECURITY.pt_BR.md b/SECURITY.pt_BR.md
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ OpenSSF Scorecard deste repositório (badge depois do publish; API JSON): [visua
 | Linha | Estado |
 | ----- | ------ |
 | **1.7.4.x** (estável **1.7.4**, incluindo PyPI **1.7.4.postN**; Docker Hub `fabioleitao/data_boar` **1.7.4** / `latest` quando essas tags estão publicadas) | **Suportada** — correções de segurança nesta linha estável |
-| **`main`** (árvore de trabalho; atualmente **1.8.0-beta**, só git) | **Suportada** — correções entram aqui primeiro, depois no estável quando couber |
+| **`main`** (árvore de trabalho; atualmente **1.8.0-rc**, só git) | **Suportada** — correções entram aqui primeiro, depois no estável quando couber |
 
 **Não suportado:** tags e imagens **anteriores a 1.7.4**; forks ou imagens reconstruídas não oficiais; espelhos não oficiais; qualquer versão pública com quarto segmento “1.7.4.N” (este projeto não publica esse esquema — veja [docs/VERSIONING.pt_BR.md](docs/VERSIONING.pt_BR.md)).
 

diff --git a/core/about.py b/core/about.py
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 from pathlib import Path
 
 # docs/VERSIONING.md checklist §2 — keep identical to pyproject.toml ``[project].version``.
-_FALLBACK_VERSION = "1.8.0-beta"
+_FALLBACK_VERSION = "1.8.0-rc"
 
 
 def _package_version() -> str:

diff --git a/docs/VERSIONING.md b/docs/VERSIONING.md
@@ -64,11 +64,11 @@ When the project opens a **new semver line** (e.g. **`1.8.0`** after **`1.7.4`**
 
 Suffixes (`-beta`, `-rc`, `-rc-N`) are required on `main` while a **release gate** issue (e.g. GitHub #406) is **open**. A green **commit gate** (`check-all`) never authorizes removing them — see ADR-0072. Gate **#406** closed with **1.7.4** stable (PR **#1024**).
 
-### Current lines (`1.7.4` published · `1.8.0-beta` working)
+### Current lines (`1.7.4` published · `1.8.0-rc` working)
 
 | Label | Status |
 | --- | --- |
-| **`main` working tree** | **`1.8.0-beta`** in `pyproject.toml` (`maturity_build = 116` — beta band; reconciled 2026-08-22). Git-only for consumers. |
+| **`main` working tree** | **`1.8.0-rc`** in `pyproject.toml` (`maturity_build = 127` — rc band entry; promoted 2026-09-22). Git-only for consumers. |
 | **Published customer channels** | **`1.7.4.post12`** / **`v1.7.4.post12`** on PyPI + Hub (+ historical GA **`1.7.4`**) until a later **`1.8.0`** release-ritual |
 | **#970** | Premature stable bump/tag without release gate — corrected by **ADR-0072** + gate **#406**; **`1.7.4` is not VOID** |
 | **Post-GA public fix numbering** | **Resolved** (#977) — **`1.7.4`** fix-line used **`.postN`** + octet; **`.postN` does not carry** onto **`1.8.0-beta`** |

diff --git a/docs/VERSIONING.pt_BR.md b/docs/VERSIONING.pt_BR.md
@@ -64,11 +64,11 @@ Ao abrir uma **nova linha semver** (ex.: **`1.8.0`** após **`1.7.4`**), **`matu
 
 Sufixos (`-beta`, `-rc`, `-rc-N`) são obrigatórios em `main` enquanto um issue de **release gate** (ex.: GitHub #406) estiver **aberto**. **Commit gate** verde (`check-all`) **não** autoriza removê-los — ver ADR-0072. Gate **#406** fechado com **1.7.4** stable (PR **#1024**).
 
-### Linhas atuais (`1.7.4` publicado · `1.8.0-beta` working)
+### Linhas atuais (`1.7.4` publicado · `1.8.0-rc` working)
 
 | Rótulo | Status |
 | --- | --- |
-| **Working tree `main`** | **`1.8.0-beta`** no `pyproject.toml` (`maturity_build = 116` — faixa beta; reconciliado 2026-08-18). Só git para consumidores. |
+| **Working tree `main`** | **`1.8.0-rc`** no `pyproject.toml` (`maturity_build = 127` — entrada na faixa rc; promovido 2026-09-22). Só git para consumidores. |
 | **Canais publicados** | **`1.7.4.post12`** / **`v1.7.4.post12`** no PyPI + Hub (+ GA histórico **`1.7.4`**) até ritual futuro de **`1.8.0`** |
 | **#970** | Bump/tag stable prematuro sem release gate — corrigido por **ADR-0072** + gate **#406**; **`1.7.4` não é VOID** |
 | **Numeração pública pós-GA** | **Resolvido** (#977) — fix-line **`1.7.4`** usou **`.postN`** + octeto; **`.postN` não carrega** para **`1.8.0-beta`** |

diff --git a/docs/data_boar.1 b/docs/data_boar.1
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 .\" data_boar.1 - man page for Data Boar (application; PyPI distribution: data-boar)
 .\" View as: man data-boar (primary), man data_boar or man lgpd_crawler (symlink aliases)
-.TH DATA-BOAR 1 "August 2026" "Data Boar 1.8.0-beta" "User Commands"
+.TH DATA-BOAR 1 "September 2026" "Data Boar 1.8.0-rc" "User Commands"
 .SH NAME
 data-boar, data_boar, lgpd_crawler \- enterprise data discovery and risk governance (Data Boar)
 .

diff --git a/docs/data_boar.5 b/docs/data_boar.5
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 .\" data_boar.5 - file formats and configuration for Data Boar (PyPI distribution: data-boar)
 .\" View as: man 5 data-boar (primary), man 5 data_boar or man 5 lgpd_crawler (symlink aliases)
-.TH DATA-BOAR 5 "August 2026" "Data Boar 1.8.0-beta" "File Formats"
+.TH DATA-BOAR 5 "September 2026" "Data Boar 1.8.0-rc" "File Formats"
 .SH NAME
 data-boar config, data_boar config, lgpd_crawler config \- configuration and pattern file formats for Data Boar (compliance-aware discovery and mapping)
 .

diff --git a/docs/ops/HOMEBREW_TAP.md b/docs/ops/HOMEBREW_TAP.md
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ Automation:
 
 Sync to the public tap repo needs repository secret **`HOMEBREW_TAP_TOKEN`** (contents:write on `DataBoar/homebrew-databoar`). Without it, the formula still bumps in this product repo via PR; the tap clone is skipped.
 
-Pre-release git-only versions (`1.8.0-beta`) are **not** formula targets — Homebrew users get the latest **PyPI** release.
+Pre-release git-only versions (`1.8.0-rc`) are **not** formula targets — Homebrew users get the latest **PyPI** release.
 
 ## Troubleshooting
 

diff --git a/docs/ops/HOMEBREW_TAP.pt_BR.md b/docs/ops/HOMEBREW_TAP.pt_BR.md
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ Automação:
 
 Sincronizar o repositório público do tap exige o secret **`HOMEBREW_TAP_TOKEN`** (contents:write em `DataBoar/homebrew-databoar`). Sem o secret, a fórmula ainda sobe PR neste repo; o clone do tap é ignorado.
 
-Versões git-only de pré-release (`1.8.0-beta`) **não** são alvo da fórmula — quem usa Homebrew recebe o último release **PyPI**.
+Versões git-only de pré-release (`1.8.0-rc`) **não** são alvo da fórmula — quem usa Homebrew recebe o último release **PyPI**.
 
 ## Resolução de problemas
 

diff --git a/docs/ops/today-mode/PUBLISHED_SYNC.md b/docs/ops/today-mode/PUBLISHED_SYNC.md
@@ -13,12 +13,12 @@
 | Field | Value |
 | ----- | ----- |
 | **Verified** | **2026-08-18** |
-| **`pyproject.toml` on `main`** | **`1.8.0-beta`** (`maturity_build=116`) — `1.8.0` beta line; octet reconciled after sprint (ADR-0073). Git-only for consumers; **not** on PyPI/Hub. |
+| **`pyproject.toml` on `main`** | **`1.8.0-rc`** (`maturity_build=127`) — `1.8.0` release-candidate line (ADR-0073). Git-only for consumers; **not** on PyPI/Hub. |
 | **PyPI** (published) | [**data-boar `1.7.4.post12`**](https://pypi.org/project/data-boar/1.7.4.post12/) — `pip install data-boar` (published **2026-07-30 00:42:09 UTC**, Trusted Publishing via **`publish-pypi.yml`**) |
 | **GitHub Release Latest** (published) | [**v1.7.4.post12**](https://github.com/DataBoar/data-boar/releases/tag/v1.7.4.post12) (notes: **`docs/releases/1.7.4.post12.md`**, **`CHANGELOG.md`**; annotated tag SSH-signed). Optional pre-release tag **`v1.8.0-beta`** when operator cuts it — see [1.8.0-beta.md](../../releases/1.8.0-beta.md). |
 | **Docker Hub** (published) | **`fabioleitao/data_boar:1.7.4.post12`** + **`latest`** = `sha256:ab8f5dad3e336…` (published **2026-07-30**; base **`python:3.14-slim`**, distroless nonroot, **`popcnt=0`**). Historical June GA tag **`1.7.4`** left untouched. **No** Hub marketing refresh for **`-beta`**. |
 | **Wheelhouse** | [**`wheelhouse-x86-64-v1-2026-07-29`**](https://github.com/DataBoar/data-boar-site/releases/tag/wheelhouse-x86-64-v1-2026-07-29) — **58** `.whl` (incl. **14× `cp314t`**: 10 ML + 4 SQL extras `linux_x86_64`) |
-| **Next publishable** | Promote toward **`1.8.0-rc`** / stable **`1.8.0`** per [VERSIONING.md](../VERSIONING.md) + ADR-0072/0073 (release gate + release-ritual) |
+| **Next publishable** | Stable **`1.8.0`** per [VERSIONING.md](../VERSIONING.md) + ADR-0072/0073 (release-ritual) |
 
 ---