Changelog 2026-03-07 (Phase 3: Motion Token Pass + Reduced-Motion Compliance)

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Changed

• Added reusable motion tokens (--motion-fast/base/slow + standard/expressive easing) in the global shell.
• Applied consistent transition behavior to key interactive surfaces:
  • nav chips
  • command/theme controls
  • changelog/category chips
  • cards/panels
• Added subtle hover lift treatment for cards and controls on pointer-capable devices.
• Hardened reduced-motion behavior by explicitly disabling hover transforms when prefers-reduced-motion: reduce is enabled.
• Captured visual artifacts:
  • /artifacts/phase3/before-motion-token-pass.jpg
  • /artifacts/phase3/after-motion-token-pass.jpg

Why

• Creates a consistent interaction rhythm across the site.
• Reduces animation drift and one-off transition timings.
• Keeps visual polish while preserving accessibility expectations for reduced-motion users.