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+---
+status: partial
+phase: 23-manual-entry-fallback
+source: [23-VERIFICATION.md]
+started: 2026-04-06T16:35:00Z
+updated: 2026-04-06T16:35:00Z
+---
+
+## Current Test
+
+[awaiting human testing]
+
+## Tests
+
+### 1. End-to-end manual entry flow
+expected: Compact form visible with name pre-populated from search query. All fields present. "Add to Collection" button disabled until name and category are present.
+result: [pending]
+
+### 2. Successful item submission and success card
+expected: Success card shows "Added [item name] to collection" with green checkmark. Three buttons: "Submit to Catalog?", "Add Another", "Done".
+result: [pending]
+
+### 3. "Submit to Catalog?" toast behavior
+expected: Sonner toast with "Coming soon — catalog submissions are on the roadmap!". No backend call.
+result: [pending]
+
+### 4. "Add Another" and "Done" navigation
+expected: "Add Another" resets to search state. "Done" closes overlay.
+result: [pending]
+
+### 5. Persistent "Add Manually" link below results
+expected: When search returns results, a subtle "Can't find it? Add manually" link appears below the result grid.
+result: [pending]
+
+### 6. Back arrow in manual mode
+expected: Back arrow returns from manual entry form to search results without closing overlay.
+result: [pending]
+
+## Summary
+
+total: 6
+passed: 0
+issues: 0
+pending: 6
+skipped: 0
+blocked: 0
+
+## Gaps