Release version 1.8.5

CHANGELOG.md

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+## [1.8.5] - 2025-12-17
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+* * Clearer Git error handling, especially when a directory is not a Git repository.
+* More reliable repository verification with improved commit and GPG signature checks.
+* Better error messages and overall robustness when working with Git-based workflows.
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 ## [1.9.0] - 2025-12-17
 
 * Automated release.