From a1e07d2a60bf89465c3ac582c949ba0ecbc20522 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: "Seshanth.S" <35675963+seshanthS@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:48:23 +0530
Subject: [PATCH] add sdk distribution specs (#1881)

---
 specs/projects/sdk/INDEX.md                   |   1 +
 .../sdk/workstreams/build-pipeline/SPEC.md    |  15 ++-
 .../sdk/workstreams/sdk-distribution/SPEC.md  | 110 +++++++++++++++
 .../plans/SD-01-android-hosted-url.md         | 111 +++++++++++++++
 .../plans/SD-02-ios-hosted-url.md             | 108 +++++++++++++++
 .../plans/SD-03-hosting-setup.md              | 103 ++++++++++++++
 .../plans/SD-04-android-maven-publishing.md   | 113 ++++++++++++++++
 .../plans/SD-05-ios-spm-publishing.md         | 126 ++++++++++++++++++
 8 files changed, 680 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 specs/projects/sdk/workstreams/sdk-distribution/SPEC.md
 create mode 100644 specs/projects/sdk/workstreams/sdk-distribution/plans/SD-01-android-hosted-url.md
 create mode 100644 specs/projects/sdk/workstreams/sdk-distribution/plans/SD-02-ios-hosted-url.md
 create mode 100644 specs/projects/sdk/workstreams/sdk-distribution/plans/SD-03-hosting-setup.md
 create mode 100644 specs/projects/sdk/workstreams/sdk-distribution/plans/SD-04-android-maven-publishing.md
 create mode 100644 specs/projects/sdk/workstreams/sdk-distribution/plans/SD-05-ios-spm-publishing.md

diff --git a/specs/projects/sdk/INDEX.md b/specs/projects/sdk/INDEX.md
index e72092e30..a8d121b64 100644
--- a/specs/projects/sdk/INDEX.md
+++ b/specs/projects/sdk/INDEX.md
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ Status: Active (WebView-first, current pass is mock-first UI migration)
 | SDK Core             | [SDK Core Spec](./workstreams/sdk-core/SPEC.md)                     | Browser-portable engine                               |
 | Native Shells (Lite) | [Native Shells Lite Spec](./workstreams/native-shells-lite/SPEC.md) | Future Kotlin + Swift shell follow-up                 |
 | Build Pipeline       | [Build Pipeline Spec](./workstreams/build-pipeline/SPEC.md)         | Bundle webview-app into native shells                 |
+| SDK Distribution     | [SDK Distribution Spec](./workstreams/sdk-distribution/SPEC.md)     | Hosted URL loading + native shell publishing          |
 
 ## Paused Workstreams
 
diff --git a/specs/projects/sdk/workstreams/build-pipeline/SPEC.md b/specs/projects/sdk/workstreams/build-pipeline/SPEC.md
index 358f79ce1..2db46e0f0 100644
--- a/specs/projects/sdk/workstreams/build-pipeline/SPEC.md
+++ b/specs/projects/sdk/workstreams/build-pipeline/SPEC.md
@@ -49,15 +49,16 @@ Allowed statuses: `Ready`, `In Progress`, `Blocked`, `Deferred`, `Done`
 
 ### BP-02 Context (Deferred)
 
-When the SDK moves to CDN-hosted bundles in production, runtime integrity verification becomes a security boundary. Scope:
+The SDK Distribution workstream ([SDK Distribution Spec](../sdk-distribution/SPEC.md)) supersedes the CDN bundle approach with hosted URL loading. Native shells will load `https://verify.self.xyz/v1/` directly instead of downloading and verifying CDN bundles.
 
-- Build step: generate a signed manifest (SHA-256 checksums of all bundle files) during `build-webview-bundle.sh`
-- Android: Kotlin runtime check — verify downloaded bundle against manifest before loading into WebView
-- iOS: Swift runtime check — same verification before `WKWebView.loadFileURL`
-- Fail closed: refuse to load on any mismatch (missing file, checksum diff, missing manifest)
-- The existing Gradle `validateWebViewBundle` task remains a dev-time guard; this is the prod-time counterpart
+With hosted URL loading:
+- Runtime bundle integrity verification is no longer needed — the browser handles HTTPS/TLS verification
+- The `validateWebViewBundle` Gradle task will be removed as part of SD-01
+- The build script (`build-webview-bundle.sh`) remains useful for **local development only** — developers can bundle locally and use `devServerUrl` for offline work
 
-Trigger: when remote/CDN bundle loading is implemented.
+If a future requirement emerges for offline/bundled mode alongside hosted mode, BP-02 would be revisited. Until then, this item remains deferred.
+
+Trigger: only if offline/bundled mode is required alongside hosted mode.
 
 ## Active Plans
 
diff --git a/specs/projects/sdk/workstreams/sdk-distribution/SPEC.md b/specs/projects/sdk/workstreams/sdk-distribution/SPEC.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..5e63352a9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/specs/projects/sdk/workstreams/sdk-distribution/SPEC.md
@@ -0,0 +1,110 @@
+# SDK Distribution — Implementation Spec
+
+> Last updated: 2026-03-30
+> Owner: SDK / Platform
+> Parent: `../../OVERVIEW.md`
+> Status: Active
+
+## Purpose
+
+- You own the transition from embedded WebView bundles (~34MB) to hosted URL loading.
+- Native shells will load `https://verify.self.xyz/v1/` instead of bundled assets, eliminating bundle size from the SDK.
+- Done when both native shells load the hosted URL, the WebView app is deployed at the hosted URL, and native shells are published without bundled assets.
+
+## Scope
+
+- Config model changes: add `webAppUrl` to `SelfSdkConfig` on both platforms
+- URL loading changes: replace asset loaders with hosted URL loading in both native shells
+- Build cleanup: remove bundle validation tasks, asset copy resources, and `androidx.webkit` dependency
+- Hosting: deploy webview-app at `https://verify.self.xyz/v1/`
+- Publishing: Maven (Android) and SPM (iOS) distribution without bundled assets
+
+## Out of Scope
+
+- Bridge protocol changes (v1 unchanged)
+- Bridge handler logic (owned by native-shells-lite workstream)
+- React Native wrapper (separate follow-up)
+- Debug mode changes (devServerUrl remains unchanged)
+- CI/CD pipeline configuration
+- WebView app source code changes (owned by WebView workstream)
+
+## Invariants
+
+- HTTPS-only in production. The hosted URL must be served over HTTPS with HSTS.
+- Bridge protocol v1 is unchanged. Hosted loading does not change the message contract.
+- Debug mode is unchanged. `devServerUrl` override continues to work for local development.
+- `webAppUrl` has a default. If not set, defaults to `https://verify.self.xyz/v1/`.
+- Auto-update model. The hosted page updates independently of SDK releases. `/v1/` path changes only for breaking changes.
+
+## Dependencies
+
+| Depends On                       | Type       | Status | Notes                                                   |
+| -------------------------------- | ---------- | ------ | ------------------------------------------------------- |
+| Native Shells (Lite) — NSL-01    | Upstream   | Active | Android shell must exist before switching URL loading    |
+| Native Shells (Lite) — NSL-02    | Upstream   | Active | iOS shell must exist before switching URL loading        |
+| `packages/webview-app/`          | Upstream   | Active | Source of the hosted web app                             |
+| Build Pipeline                   | Sibling    | Active | Bundle script remains for local dev only after SD-03    |
+
+## Ownership Boundaries
+
+| Area                             | Owner            | Notes                                         |
+| -------------------------------- | ---------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
+| `packages/native-shell-android/` | SDK Distribution | Config + URL loading changes only              |
+| `packages/native-shell-ios/`     | SDK Distribution | Config + URL loading changes only              |
+| `packages/webview-app/`          | SDK Distribution | Hosting setup only (no source changes)         |
+| Bridge handlers                  | Native Shells    | Not modified by this workstream                |
+
+## Backlog
+
+| ID    | Title                          | Status | Priority | Depends On | Plan                                                                         | PR  |
+| ----- | ------------------------------ | ------ | -------- | ---------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |
+| SD-01 | Android hosted URL loading     | Ready  | High     | NSL-01     | [plans/SD-01-android-hosted-url.md](./plans/SD-01-android-hosted-url.md)     | —   |
+| SD-02 | iOS hosted URL loading         | Ready  | High     | NSL-02     | [plans/SD-02-ios-hosted-url.md](./plans/SD-02-ios-hosted-url.md)             | —   |
+| SD-03 | WebView app hosting setup      | Ready  | High     | —          | [plans/SD-03-hosting-setup.md](./plans/SD-03-hosting-setup.md)               | —   |
+| SD-04 | Android Maven publishing       | Ready  | Medium   | SD-01      | [plans/SD-04-android-maven-publishing.md](./plans/SD-04-android-maven-publishing.md) | —   |
+| SD-05 | iOS publishing (SPM + CocoaPods) | Ready  | Medium   | SD-02      | [plans/SD-05-ios-spm-publishing.md](./plans/SD-05-ios-spm-publishing.md)     | —   |
+
+Allowed statuses: `Ready`, `In Progress`, `Blocked`, `Deferred`, `Done`
+
+### Execution Order
+
+1. **SD-03** first — hosting must be live before native shells can load it
+2. **SD-01 + SD-02** in parallel — Android and iOS URL loading changes
+3. **SD-04 + SD-05** in parallel — publishing cleanup after URL loading works
+
+## Active Plans
+
+| Plan                                                                         | IDs   | Status |
+| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----- | ------ |
+| [plans/SD-01-android-hosted-url.md](./plans/SD-01-android-hosted-url.md)     | SD-01 | Ready  |
+| [plans/SD-02-ios-hosted-url.md](./plans/SD-02-ios-hosted-url.md)             | SD-02 | Ready  |
+| [plans/SD-03-hosting-setup.md](./plans/SD-03-hosting-setup.md)               | SD-03 | Ready  |
+| [plans/SD-04-android-maven-publishing.md](./plans/SD-04-android-maven-publishing.md) | SD-04 | Ready  |
+| [plans/SD-05-ios-spm-publishing.md](./plans/SD-05-ios-spm-publishing.md)     | SD-05 | Ready  |
+
+## Completion Checklist
+
+- [ ] Backlog reflects reality
+- [ ] Active plan links are current
+- [ ] Done items are marked done
+- [ ] Cross-workstream dependencies updated
+
+## Key Design Decisions
+
+| Decision             | Choice                                  | Rationale                                                       |
+| -------------------- | --------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| Hosting domain       | `https://verify.self.xyz/v1/`           | User-facing, version-namespaced, HTTPS-only                     |
+| Versioning model     | Auto-update (hosted page updates independently) | `/v1/` path changes only for breaking changes to bridge protocol |
+| Config delivery      | `webAppUrl` field with default           | Simple, overridable, does not leak config into query params     |
+| Hosting              | Internal infrastructure                  | SD-03 describes requirements only                               |
+| Bundle script fate   | Retained for local dev                   | Developers need `devServerUrl` alternative for offline work     |
+
+## Related Specs
+
+| Spec                                                       | Relationship                                              |
+| ---------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
+| [SDK Overview](../../OVERVIEW.md)                          | Parent architecture                                       |
+| [Native Shells Lite](../native-shells-lite/SPEC.md)        | Upstream — shells must exist before distribution changes   |
+| [Build Pipeline](../build-pipeline/SPEC.md)                | Sibling — bundle script retained for local dev only       |
+| [WebView Spec](../webview/SPEC.md)                         | Upstream — produces the web app being hosted              |
+| [SDK Core Spec](../sdk-core/SPEC.md)                       | Sibling — engine consumed by hosted web app               |
diff --git a/specs/projects/sdk/workstreams/sdk-distribution/plans/SD-01-android-hosted-url.md b/specs/projects/sdk/workstreams/sdk-distribution/plans/SD-01-android-hosted-url.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..14d6abe6d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/specs/projects/sdk/workstreams/sdk-distribution/plans/SD-01-android-hosted-url.md
@@ -0,0 +1,111 @@
+## Android Hosted URL Loading
+
+> Last updated: 2026-03-30
+> Status: Ready
+
+- Workstream: sdk-distribution
+- Backlog IDs: SD-01
+- Owner: TBD
+- Branch: TBD
+- PR: TBD
+
+### Why
+
+- The Android native shell currently loads the WebView bundle from local assets via `WebViewAssetLoader`, embedding ~34MB into the AAR.
+- Switching to a hosted URL (`https://verify.self.xyz/v1/`) eliminates the bundle from the SDK artifact, dropping AAR size to <200KB.
+- The SDK opens a hosted webpage instead of a bundled one — UI updates ship without requiring SDK version bumps.
+
+### Scope
+
+- Remove `WebViewAssetLoader` and load the hosted URL directly via `webView.loadUrl()`
+- Add `webAppUrl` field to `SelfSdkConfig` with default `https://verify.self.xyz/v1/`
+- Remove `validateWebViewBundle` Gradle task
+- Remove `androidx.webkit` dependency (only needed for `WebViewAssetLoader`)
+- Update `shouldOverrideUrlLoading` to allow the hosted domain (`verify.self.xyz`)
+
+### Out of Scope
+
+- Bridge handler changes (protocol is identical regardless of URL source)
+- Debug mode / `devServerUrl` (already works independently of asset loading)
+- Maven publishing (SD-04)
+- iOS changes (SD-02)
+- Hosting setup (SD-03)
+- CI/CD configuration
+
+### Files to Modify
+
+- `packages/native-shell-android/src/main/kotlin/.../AndroidWebViewHost.kt` — Replace `WebViewAssetLoader` with `webView.loadUrl(config.webAppUrl)`. Remove asset loader setup. Update `shouldOverrideUrlLoading` to whitelist `verify.self.xyz`.
+- `packages/native-shell-android/src/main/kotlin/.../SelfSdkConfig.kt` — Add `val webAppUrl: String = "https://verify.self.xyz/v1/"`.
+- `packages/native-shell-android/src/main/kotlin/.../SelfSdk.kt` — Pass `webAppUrl` through to the Activity intent extras.
+- `packages/native-shell-android/src/main/kotlin/.../SelfVerificationActivity.kt` — Read `webAppUrl` from intent extras. Pass to `AndroidWebViewHost`.
+- `packages/native-shell-android/build.gradle.kts` — Remove `validateWebViewBundle` task. Remove `androidx.webkit:webkit` dependency.
+
+### Files NOT to Modify
+
+- `packages/native-shell-android/src/main/kotlin/.../MessageRouter.kt` — Bridge routing is unchanged
+- `packages/native-shell-android/src/main/kotlin/.../SecureStorageHandler.kt` — Handler logic unchanged
+- `packages/native-shell-android/src/main/kotlin/.../CryptoHandler.kt` — Handler logic unchanged
+- `packages/native-shell-android/src/main/kotlin/.../LifecycleHandler.kt` — Handler logic unchanged
+- `packages/webview-bridge/` — Upstream, do not change
+- `packages/webview-app/` — Upstream, do not change
+
+### Preconditions
+
+- NSL-01 is complete (Android native shell exists)
+- SD-03 is complete (hosted URL is live at `https://verify.self.xyz/v1/`)
+
+### Implementation Details
+
+1. **Remove `WebViewAssetLoader`** in `AndroidWebViewHost.kt`:
+   - Delete the `WebViewAssetLoader.Builder()` setup and the `PathHandler`
+   - Delete `shouldInterceptRequest` override that delegates to the asset loader
+   - Replace with `webView.loadUrl(webAppUrl)` where `webAppUrl` comes from config
+
+2. **Update `shouldOverrideUrlLoading`**:
+   - Allow navigation to `verify.self.xyz` domain
+   - Continue blocking other external navigations
+   - Keep the existing `devServerUrl` allowlisting for debug mode
+
+3. **Add `webAppUrl` to config**:
+   - In `SelfSdkConfig.kt`: `val webAppUrl: String = "https://verify.self.xyz/v1/"`
+   - The default means existing integrators get hosted loading without config changes
+   - Config params (`teeUrl`, `verificationId`, `userId`) continue to be appended as URL query params
+
+4. **Remove Gradle bundle validation**:
+   - Delete the `validateWebViewBundle` task from `build.gradle.kts`
+   - Delete the `src/main/assets/self-wallet/` directory reference (no longer needed)
+   - Remove `androidx.webkit:webkit` from dependencies
+
+5. **Thread config through**:
+   - `SelfSdk.launch()` → Intent extras → `SelfVerificationActivity` → `AndroidWebViewHost`
+   - `webAppUrl` follows the same path as existing config fields
+
+### Validation
+
+```bash
+# Build must succeed without assets/self-wallet/ directory
+cd packages/native-shell-android && ./gradlew assembleDebug
+
+# Verify no reference to WebViewAssetLoader
+grep -r "WebViewAssetLoader" packages/native-shell-android/src/ && echo "FAIL: WebViewAssetLoader still referenced" || echo "PASS"
+
+# Verify no androidx.webkit dependency
+grep "androidx.webkit" packages/native-shell-android/build.gradle.kts && echo "FAIL: webkit dependency still present" || echo "PASS"
+```
+
+### Definition of Done
+
+- [ ] `./gradlew assembleDebug` passes without `assets/self-wallet/` directory
+- [ ] `WebViewAssetLoader` fully removed from source
+- [ ] `androidx.webkit:webkit` removed from dependencies
+- [ ] `validateWebViewBundle` Gradle task removed
+- [ ] `SelfSdkConfig.webAppUrl` defaults to `https://verify.self.xyz/v1/`
+- [ ] `shouldOverrideUrlLoading` allows `verify.self.xyz` domain
+- [ ] Debug mode (`devServerUrl`) still works unchanged
+- [ ] Bridge communication works identically (handlers unchanged)
+- [ ] Backlog row updated
+- [ ] Plan status updated
+
+### Status Log
+
+- 2026-03-30: Plan created.
diff --git a/specs/projects/sdk/workstreams/sdk-distribution/plans/SD-02-ios-hosted-url.md b/specs/projects/sdk/workstreams/sdk-distribution/plans/SD-02-ios-hosted-url.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..03728068a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/specs/projects/sdk/workstreams/sdk-distribution/plans/SD-02-ios-hosted-url.md
@@ -0,0 +1,108 @@
+## iOS Hosted URL Loading
+
+> Last updated: 2026-03-30
+> Status: Ready
+
+- Workstream: sdk-distribution
+- Backlog IDs: SD-02
+- Owner: TBD
+- Branch: TBD
+- PR: TBD
+
+### Why
+
+- The iOS native shell currently loads the WebView bundle from local files via `WKWebView.loadFileURL`, embedding ~34MB into the Swift Package.
+- Switching to a hosted URL (`https://verify.self.xyz/v1/`) eliminates the bundle from the package, making SPM resolution fast and the package lightweight.
+- The SDK opens a hosted webpage instead of a bundled one — UI updates ship without requiring SDK version bumps.
+
+### Scope
+
+- Replace `loadFileURL` with `load(URLRequest(url:))` for the hosted URL
+- Add `webAppUrl` field to `SelfSdkConfig` with default `https://verify.self.xyz/v1/`
+- Remove `.copy("Resources/self-sdk-web")` resource processing from `Package.swift`
+- Update navigation policy to allow the hosted domain
+
+### Out of Scope
+
+- Bridge handler changes (protocol is identical regardless of URL source)
+- Debug mode / `devServerUrl` (already works independently of file loading)
+- SPM publishing cleanup (SD-05)
+- Android changes (SD-01)
+- Hosting setup (SD-03)
+- CI/CD configuration
+
+### Files to Modify
+
+- `packages/native-shell-ios/Sources/.../SelfWebViewHost.swift` — Replace `loadFileURL(_:allowingReadAccessTo:)` with `load(URLRequest(url: URL(string: config.webAppUrl)!))`. Update `decidePolicyFor navigationAction` to allow `verify.self.xyz` domain.
+- `packages/native-shell-ios/Sources/.../SelfSdkConfig.swift` — Add `public var webAppUrl: String = "https://verify.self.xyz/v1/"`.
+- `packages/native-shell-ios/Sources/.../SelfSdk.swift` — Thread `webAppUrl` from config to the WebView host.
+- `packages/native-shell-ios/Package.swift` — Remove `.copy("Resources/self-sdk-web")` from the resource processing rules. Remove the `Resources/` directory reference if it becomes empty.
+
+### Files NOT to Modify
+
+- `packages/native-shell-ios/Sources/.../MessageRouter.swift` — Bridge routing is unchanged
+- `packages/native-shell-ios/Sources/.../SecureStorageHandler.swift` — Handler logic unchanged
+- `packages/native-shell-ios/Sources/.../CryptoHandler.swift` — Handler logic unchanged
+- `packages/native-shell-ios/Sources/.../LifecycleHandler.swift` — Handler logic unchanged
+- `packages/webview-bridge/` — Upstream, do not change
+- `packages/webview-app/` — Upstream, do not change
+
+### Preconditions
+
+- NSL-02 is complete (iOS native shell exists)
+- SD-03 is complete (hosted URL is live at `https://verify.self.xyz/v1/`)
+
+### Implementation Details
+
+1. **Replace `loadFileURL`** in `SelfWebViewHost.swift`:
+   - Remove the bundle path resolution that finds `Resources/self-sdk-web/index.html`
+   - Remove `loadFileURL(_:allowingReadAccessTo:)` call
+   - Replace with `webView.load(URLRequest(url: URL(string: webAppUrl)!))` where `webAppUrl` comes from config
+   - Config params (`teeUrl`, `verificationId`, `userId`) continue to be appended as URL query params
+
+2. **Update navigation policy**:
+   - In `decidePolicyFor navigationAction`, allow navigation to `verify.self.xyz` domain
+   - Continue blocking other external navigations
+   - Keep the existing `devServerUrl` allowlisting for debug mode
+
+3. **Add `webAppUrl` to config**:
+   - In `SelfSdkConfig.swift`: `public var webAppUrl: String = "https://verify.self.xyz/v1/"`
+   - The default means existing integrators get hosted loading without config changes
+
+4. **Clean up `Package.swift`**:
+   - Remove `.copy("Resources/self-sdk-web")` from the SPM resource rules
+   - If `resources:` array becomes empty, remove the parameter entirely
+   - Delete the `Resources/self-sdk-web/` directory (or its `.gitkeep` placeholder)
+
+5. **Thread config through**:
+   - `SelfSdk.start(config:)` → `SelfWebViewHost` init → `loadURL`
+   - `webAppUrl` follows the same path as existing config fields
+
+### Validation
+
+```bash
+# Build must succeed without Resources/self-sdk-web/ directory
+cd packages/native-shell-ios && swift build
+
+# Verify no loadFileURL reference
+grep -r "loadFileURL" packages/native-shell-ios/Sources/ && echo "FAIL: loadFileURL still referenced" || echo "PASS"
+
+# Verify no resource copy in Package.swift
+grep "self-sdk-web" packages/native-shell-ios/Package.swift && echo "FAIL: resource copy still present" || echo "PASS"
+```
+
+### Definition of Done
+
+- [ ] `swift build` passes without `Resources/self-sdk-web/` directory
+- [ ] `loadFileURL` fully removed from source
+- [ ] `.copy("Resources/self-sdk-web")` removed from `Package.swift`
+- [ ] `SelfSdkConfig.webAppUrl` defaults to `https://verify.self.xyz/v1/`
+- [ ] Navigation policy allows `verify.self.xyz` domain
+- [ ] Debug mode (`devServerUrl`) still works unchanged
+- [ ] Bridge communication works identically (handlers unchanged)
+- [ ] Backlog row updated
+- [ ] Plan status updated
+
+### Status Log
+
+- 2026-03-30: Plan created.
diff --git a/specs/projects/sdk/workstreams/sdk-distribution/plans/SD-03-hosting-setup.md b/specs/projects/sdk/workstreams/sdk-distribution/plans/SD-03-hosting-setup.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..38bb8321e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/specs/projects/sdk/workstreams/sdk-distribution/plans/SD-03-hosting-setup.md
@@ -0,0 +1,103 @@
+## WebView App Hosting Setup
+
+> Last updated: 2026-03-30
+> Status: Ready
+
+- Workstream: sdk-distribution
+- Backlog IDs: SD-03
+- Owner: TBD
+- Branch: TBD
+- PR: TBD
+
+### Why
+
+- The native shells are switching from embedded bundles to loading `https://verify.self.xyz/v1/`.
+- The WebView app must be deployed and reachable at that URL before SD-01 and SD-02 can be tested or shipped.
+- This is the critical-path prerequisite for the entire SDK distribution workstream.
+
+### Scope
+
+- Deploy `packages/webview-app/` build output at `https://verify.self.xyz/v1/`
+- Handle `/v1/` base path (either via `base` in Vite config or hosting-layer URL rewrite)
+- SPA rewrite rules (all paths under `/v1/` serve `index.html`)
+- Security headers: HSTS (`Strict-Transport-Security`), appropriate `Content-Security-Policy`
+- Cache headers: hashed assets get long-lived `Cache-Control`, `index.html` gets short TTL or `no-cache`
+
+### Out of Scope
+
+- WebView app source code changes (owned by WebView workstream)
+- CI/CD pipeline for automated deployments (separate follow-up)
+- CDN bundle integrity / signed manifests (BP-02, deferred)
+- Multiple environment deployments (staging, preview) — follow-up
+
+### Files to Modify
+
+- `packages/webview-app/vite.config.ts` — Add `base: '/v1/'` so asset paths resolve correctly under the versioned path. This is the only source code change.
+
+### Files NOT to Modify
+
+- `packages/webview-app/src/` — No application code changes
+- `packages/webview-bridge/` — Upstream, do not change
+- `packages/native-shell-android/` — Downstream, SD-01
+- `packages/native-shell-ios/` — Downstream, SD-02
+
+### Preconditions
+
+- `packages/webview-app/` builds successfully (`yarn workspace @selfxyz/webview-app build`)
+- DNS for `verify.self.xyz` is configured (or can be configured)
+
+### Implementation Details
+
+1. **Vite base path**:
+   - Set `base: '/v1/'` in `vite.config.ts`
+   - This makes all asset references (`/v1/assets/index-abc123.js`) resolve correctly
+   - Alternatively, the hosting layer can rewrite `/v1/*` → `/*` and leave `base` as `/` — decide based on hosting provider capabilities
+
+2. **Hosting requirements** (provider-agnostic):
+   - **SPA rewrite**: Any request to `/v1/*` that doesn't match a static file must serve `/v1/index.html`
+   - **HTTPS**: TLS required. No HTTP access in production.
+   - **HSTS**: `Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains`
+   - **Cache policy**:
+     - `/v1/index.html`: `Cache-Control: no-cache` (always revalidate — enables auto-update)
+     - `/v1/assets/*` (hashed filenames): `Cache-Control: public, max-age=31536000, immutable`
+   - **Content-Security-Policy**: Restrict `script-src` to `'self'`, allow `connect-src` for API endpoints the WebView needs
+
+3. **Deployment process** (manual for SD-03, automated later):
+   - `yarn workspace @selfxyz/webview-app build`
+   - Deploy `packages/webview-app/dist/` under `/v1/` path
+   - Verify with curl
+
+### Validation
+
+```bash
+# Build the WebView app
+yarn workspace @selfxyz/webview-app build
+
+# After deployment, verify the hosted URL
+curl -sI https://verify.self.xyz/v1/ | head -20
+# Expected: HTTP/2 200, Strict-Transport-Security header present
+
+# Verify SPA rewrite works
+curl -sI https://verify.self.xyz/v1/some/deep/route | head -5
+# Expected: HTTP/2 200 (serves index.html)
+
+# Verify hashed assets have correct cache headers
+curl -sI https://verify.self.xyz/v1/assets/index-abc123.js | grep -i cache-control
+# Expected: public, max-age=31536000, immutable
+```
+
+### Definition of Done
+
+- [ ] `https://verify.self.xyz/v1/` returns 200 with the WebView app
+- [ ] HSTS header present in response
+- [ ] SPA rewrite works (deep paths serve `index.html`)
+- [ ] Hashed assets have immutable cache headers
+- [ ] `index.html` has `no-cache` (enables auto-update)
+- [ ] Vite `base` configured for `/v1/` path
+- [ ] WebView app loads and bridge initializes when opened in a browser
+- [ ] Backlog row updated
+- [ ] Plan status updated
+
+### Status Log
+
+- 2026-03-30: Plan created.
diff --git a/specs/projects/sdk/workstreams/sdk-distribution/plans/SD-04-android-maven-publishing.md b/specs/projects/sdk/workstreams/sdk-distribution/plans/SD-04-android-maven-publishing.md
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+## Android Maven Publishing
+
+> Last updated: 2026-03-30
+> Status: Ready
+
+- Workstream: sdk-distribution
+- Backlog IDs: SD-04
+- Owner: TBD
+- Branch: TBD
+- PR: TBD
+
+### Why
+
+- After SD-01 removes the embedded bundle, the Android AAR contains only compiled Kotlin — no bundled web assets.
+- Publishing to Maven Central (or a private Maven repo) lets integrators add the SDK as a Gradle dependency instead of copying the AAR manually.
+- This is the standard Android library distribution mechanism.
+
+### Scope
+
+- Add `maven-publish` Gradle plugin to `packages/native-shell-android/build.gradle.kts`
+- Configure publication with `groupId: xyz.self.sdk`, `artifactId: native-shell-android`
+- Generate POM with correct dependencies
+- Verify `publishToMavenLocal` produces a working AAR
+
+### Out of Scope
+
+- Maven Central account setup / GPG signing (ops task, not code)
+- CI/CD automated publishing (separate follow-up)
+- iOS publishing (SD-05)
+- AAR ProGuard/R8 rules (follow-up if needed)
+- Version management strategy (follow-up)
+
+### Files to Modify
+
+- `packages/native-shell-android/build.gradle.kts` — Add `maven-publish` plugin. Add `publishing` block with `MavenPublication` configuration. Set `groupId`, `artifactId`, `version`. Configure POM metadata (name, description, URL, license).
+
+### Files NOT to Modify
+
+- `packages/native-shell-android/src/` — No source code changes
+- `packages/webview-app/` — Upstream, do not change
+- `packages/native-shell-ios/` — Separate workstream item
+
+### Preconditions
+
+- SD-01 is complete (embedded bundle removed, AAR is lightweight)
+
+### Implementation Details
+
+1. **Add `maven-publish` plugin**:
+   ```kotlin
+   plugins {
+       // existing plugins...
+       id("maven-publish")
+   }
+   ```
+
+2. **Configure publication**:
+   ```kotlin
+   afterEvaluate {
+       publishing {
+           publications {
+               create<MavenPublication>("release") {
+                   from(components["release"])
+                   groupId = "xyz.self.sdk"
+                   artifactId = "native-shell-android"
+                   version = "0.1.0"
+
+                   pom {
+                       name.set("Self SDK Android")
+                       description.set("Self identity verification SDK for Android")
+                       url.set("https://self.xyz")
+                       licenses {
+                           license {
+                               name.set("MIT")
+                               url.set("https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT")
+                           }
+                       }
+                   }
+               }
+           }
+       }
+   }
+   ```
+
+3. **Verify transitive dependencies**:
+   - POM must declare `androidx.security:security-crypto` and `kotlinx-serialization-json` as dependencies
+
+### Validation
+
+```bash
+cd packages/native-shell-android
+
+# Publish to local Maven repo
+./gradlew publishToMavenLocal
+
+# Verify AAR does not contain bundled web assets
+unzip -l $(find ~/.m2/repository/xyz/self/sdk/native-shell-android -name "*.aar") | grep -E "self-wallet|self-sdk-web" && echo "FAIL: bundled assets found" || echo "PASS"
+
+```
+
+### Definition of Done
+
+- [ ] `./gradlew publishToMavenLocal` succeeds
+- [ ] AAR does not contain bundled web assets (`self-wallet/`, `self-sdk-web/`)
+- [ ] POM includes correct `groupId` and `artifactId`
+- [ ] POM declares runtime dependencies (security-crypto, kotlinx-serialization)
+- [ ] A fresh Android project can add the Maven local dependency and resolve it
+- [ ] Backlog row updated
+- [ ] Plan status updated
+
+### Status Log
+
+- 2026-03-30: Plan created.
diff --git a/specs/projects/sdk/workstreams/sdk-distribution/plans/SD-05-ios-spm-publishing.md b/specs/projects/sdk/workstreams/sdk-distribution/plans/SD-05-ios-spm-publishing.md
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+## iOS Publishing (SPM + CocoaPods)
+
+> Last updated: 2026-03-30
+> Status: Ready
+
+- Workstream: sdk-distribution
+- Backlog IDs: SD-05
+- Owner: TBD
+- Branch: TBD
+- PR: TBD
+
+### Why
+
+- After SD-02 removes the embedded bundle and resource copy rules, the Swift Package is lightweight and ready for distribution.
+- Supporting both SPM and CocoaPods gives integrators flexibility — SPM is the modern default, but many projects still use CocoaPods.
+- Both mechanisms point to the same source files. A `.podspec` file is the only addition for CocoaPods support — no code changes, no separate maintenance burden.
+
+### Scope
+
+- Verify `Package.swift` is clean after SD-02 (no resource copy, no stale paths)
+- Verify `swift build` succeeds from a clean checkout
+- Add a `.podspec` file for CocoaPods distribution
+- Tag a release and verify consumption via both SPM and CocoaPods
+- Ensure `.gitignore` excludes any build artifacts from the package directory
+
+### Out of Scope
+
+- CI/CD automated tagging/publishing (separate follow-up)
+- Android publishing (SD-04)
+- Binary framework (XCFramework) distribution (follow-up if needed)
+- Version management strategy (follow-up)
+
+### Files to Modify
+
+- `packages/native-shell-ios/Package.swift` — Verify clean state after SD-02. If any stale references remain, remove them. Ensure `platforms: [.iOS(.v15)]` or appropriate minimum is set.
+- `packages/native-shell-ios/.gitignore` — Ensure `.build/` and any generated artifacts are excluded.
+
+### Files to Create
+
+- `packages/native-shell-ios/SelfSDK.podspec` — CocoaPods spec pointing to the same Swift source files as `Package.swift`.
+
+### Files NOT to Modify
+
+- `packages/native-shell-ios/Sources/` — No source code changes (SD-02 handled URL loading)
+- `packages/webview-app/` — Upstream, do not change
+- `packages/native-shell-android/` — Separate workstream item
+
+### Preconditions
+
+- SD-02 is complete (resource copy removed, `loadFileURL` replaced)
+
+### Implementation Details
+
+1. **Verify `Package.swift` cleanliness**:
+   - No `resources:` parameter on the target (or empty if Swift requires it)
+   - No references to `self-sdk-web`, `Resources/`, or bundle paths
+   - `products:` declares a single library target
+   - `dependencies:` lists only runtime dependencies (if any)
+
+2. **Verify `.gitignore`**:
+   - `.build/` excluded
+   - No committed build artifacts in the package directory
+
+3. **Add `SelfSDK.podspec`**:
+   ```ruby
+   Pod::Spec.new do |s|
+     s.name         = 'SelfSDK'
+     s.version      = '0.1.0'
+     s.summary      = 'Self identity verification SDK for iOS'
+     s.homepage     = 'https://self.xyz'
+     s.license      = { :type => 'MIT', :file => 'LICENSE' }
+     s.author       = 'Self'
+     s.source       = { :git => 'https://github.com/selfxyz/self.git', :tag => s.version.to_s }
+     s.platform     = :ios, '15.0'
+     s.swift_version = '5.9'
+     s.source_files = 'packages/native-shell-ios/Sources/**/*.swift'
+   end
+   ```
+   Adjust `source`, `source_files`, and module name to match the actual repo structure and naming.
+
+4. **Tag and test SPM consumption**:
+   - Create a Git tag (e.g., `native-shell-ios/0.1.0`)
+   - In a fresh Xcode project, add the package via SPM using the repo URL and tag
+   - Verify the package resolves, builds, and `import SelfSDK` (or the module name) works
+   - Verify the resolved package does NOT download bundled web assets
+
+5. **Test CocoaPods consumption**:
+   - Run `pod lib lint SelfSDK.podspec` to validate the podspec
+   - In a fresh Xcode project with a `Podfile`, add `pod 'SelfSDK'` pointing to the local path
+   - Verify `pod install` succeeds and the project builds
+
+### Validation
+
+```bash
+cd packages/native-shell-ios
+
+# Clean build from scratch
+rm -rf .build && swift build
+
+# Verify no resource references
+grep -r "self-sdk-web" Package.swift && echo "FAIL" || echo "PASS"
+grep -r "Resources" Package.swift && echo "FAIL" || echo "PASS"
+
+# Validate podspec
+pod lib lint SelfSDK.podspec --allow-warnings
+
+# Verify package source size (should be small — no bundled web assets)
+du -sh Sources/
+```
+
+### Definition of Done
+
+- [ ] `swift build` passes from clean checkout
+- [ ] `Package.swift` has no resource copy rules or stale references
+- [ ] `.gitignore` excludes `.build/` and artifacts
+- [ ] `SelfSDK.podspec` exists and passes `pod lib lint`
+- [ ] Git tag created for release
+- [ ] Fresh Xcode project can add package via SPM and build
+- [ ] Fresh Xcode project can add pod via CocoaPods and build
+- [ ] Package resolution does not download bundled web assets
+- [ ] Backlog row updated
+- [ ] Plan status updated
+
+### Status Log
+
+- 2026-03-30: Plan created.