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chore: remove global allowlist file in Librarian config#13191

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This will unblock releases for libraries other than the root module. This is a temporary workaround for
googleapis/librarian#2627

This will unblock releases for libraries other than the root module.
This is a temporary workaround for
googleapis/librarian#2627
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Hello @jskeet, I'm Gemini Code Assist1! I'm currently reviewing this pull request and will post my feedback shortly. In the meantime, here's a summary to help you and other reviewers quickly get up to speed!

This pull request implements a temporary adjustment to the Librarian configuration by commenting out the global file allowlist for CHANGES.md. This change is crucial for resolving a current issue that prevents releases for non-root modules, ensuring that the release process can proceed without being blocked by an unmet dependency on the CHANGES.md file.

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  • Librarian Configuration Update: The global_files_allowlist entry for CHANGES.md in .librarian/config.yaml has been temporarily commented out.
  • Release Unblocking: This modification serves as a temporary workaround to unblock releases for libraries other than the root module, addressing an issue where librarian incorrectly expected CHANGES.md to be present for all releases.
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The pull request removes the global allowlist file in the Librarian configuration to unblock releases for libraries other than the root module. This is a temporary workaround for issue #2627. I have identified one critical issue related to the commenting out of the global_files_allowlist section.

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# global_files_allowlist:
# - path: "CHANGES.md"
# permissions: "read-write"
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Commenting out the global_files_allowlist without a clear plan for re-enabling it or a more robust solution poses a critical risk. This could lead to unintended consequences in the release process, such as allowing files that should be restricted. Ensure there's a well-defined strategy for addressing this issue and preventing potential security or operational problems. Consider adding a temporary solution instead of commenting out the whole section.

For example, you could add a condition that checks if the current module is the root module, and only then apply the allowlist.

# global_files_allowlist:
#  - path: "CHANGES.md"
#    permissions: "read-write"
# The following block is a temporary workaround to allow non-root modules to be released
# while librarian expects CHANGES.md to be present for all releases. See
# https://github.com/googleapis/librarian/issues/2627 for details.
# if module_is_root:
#   global_files_allowlist:
#     - path: "CHANGES.md"
#       permissions: "read-write"

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jskeet commented Oct 21, 2025

Running librarian release init locally after this commit succeeds, creating a PR body for ai, aiplatform, discoveryengine, maps, and texttospeech.

@jskeet jskeet merged commit 6118f02 into googleapis:main Oct 21, 2025
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