# Progress — explorer_pipeline_2

Last visited: 2026-10-02T06:48:30Z

- [x] Initialized DISPATCH.md and BRIEFING.md
- [x] Read ORIGINAL_REQUEST.md (specifically ## 2026-10-02T06:36:44Z)
- [x] Inspect tools/asset_pipeline/design_pipeline_manager.py and design_pipeline_cli.py
- [x] Read docs/standards/DESIGN_PIPELINE_AND_CROSS_DEPT_WORKFLOW.md
- [x] Analyze existing approved DRQs and assets in assets/approved and docs/design_requests/approved
- [x] Analyze pending/inbox items in docs/design_requests/inbox and assets/pending_review
- [x] Synthesize findings into handoff.md answering all 5 dispatch objectives + exact roadmap for inbox:0, approved:39
- [x] Send completion message to parent