Release v0.9.0

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🚀 Major Changes

Broader Hardware Support (#705)

• Removed CPU restrictions: Eliminated AMD Ryzen AI 300-series processor requirement
• GGUF model support: GAIA now supports GGUF models via Lemonade Server with llama.cpp/Vulkan backends (CPU and iGPU only). Any GGUF model can be added via the Lemonade Model Management dashboard via the Lemonade tray icon.
• Universal compatibility: GAIA can now be installed on most Ryzen processor

Architecture Simplification (#672)

• Removed Legacy GUI components: Stripped out the entire gaia.interface module and associated web servers to streamline and simplify the codebase. New use-cases and functional CLI will be added in a future release.
• Agent-first approach: Preparing for new agent use-cases starting with Blender Agent

🛠️ Installer Improvements

Enhanced Installation Process

• Simplified Lemonade verification: Replaced complex post-installation version checking with reliable installer exit code validation
• Fixed PATH refresh issues: Eliminated problematic environment refresh attempts that caused false failures
• Simplified installer flow: Removed hardware compatibility warning dialogs
• Comprehensive logging: Added timestamped logging to gaia_install.log for better debugging

🔧 CI/CD Enhancements

Workflow Permissions (#696)

• Added missing contents: write permission to publish_installer workflow
• Fixed potential failures in the installer publishing process

Centralized Version Management (#695)

• Single source of truth: Centralized LEMONADE_VERSION = "8.0.3" in src/gaia/version.py
• Eliminated version mismatches: Removed hardcoded versions from installer and CI
• Reusable CI action: Created .github/actions/install-lemonade/action.yml for consistent Lemonade installation
• Enhanced CI features: Added Windows Defender exclusions and verification

🐛 Bug Fixes

Lemonade Integration

• Version compatibility (#686): Improved version checking with better error handling and user messaging
• Factory test fixes (#687): Resolved issues with factory testing procedures

Documentation

• README fixes (#702, #684): Corrected labels and icon references
• Nimbys documentation (#700): Fixed miniforge installation workflow documentation

🔄 Dependencies

• Lemonade Server: Updated to version 8.0.3, release details here.
• RAUX: Updated to v0.6.5+raux.0.2.2

📋 Breaking Changes

• GUI Removal: The entire gaia.interface module has been removed. Users should transition to using RAUX UI for graphical interaction