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 Plans:
 - [ ] TBD (promote with /gsd:review-backlog when ready)
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+### Phase 999.3: Public Access Auth Model (BACKLOG)
+**Goal**: Rework auth so the app is accessible without logging in. Currently all routes require authentication, but public-facing pages (discovery/browse, shared setups, public profiles) should be viewable by unauthenticated users. Auth only required for write operations and personal data.
+**Requirements**: TBD
+**Plans**: TBD
+
+Plans:
+- [ ] TBD (promote with /gsd:review-backlog when ready)
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