diff --git a/.github/workflows/rust.yml b/.github/workflows/rust.yml
index ee71e2b..2df13fd 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/rust.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/rust.yml
@@ -113,18 +113,23 @@ jobs:
 
   # === LINT AND FORMAT CHECK ===
   # Lint runs independently of changelog check - it's a fast check that should always run
+  # Note: always() is required because detect-changes is skipped on workflow_dispatch,
+  # and without always(), this job would also be skipped even though its condition includes workflow_dispatch.
+  # See: https://github.com/actions/runner/issues/491
   lint:
     name: Lint and Format Check
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     needs: [detect-changes]
     if: |
-      github.event_name == 'push' ||
-      github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch' ||
-      needs.detect-changes.outputs.rs-changed == 'true' ||
-      needs.detect-changes.outputs.toml-changed == 'true' ||
-      needs.detect-changes.outputs.mjs-changed == 'true' ||
-      needs.detect-changes.outputs.docs-changed == 'true' ||
-      needs.detect-changes.outputs.workflow-changed == 'true'
+      always() && !cancelled() && (
+        github.event_name == 'push' ||
+        github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch' ||
+        needs.detect-changes.outputs.rs-changed == 'true' ||
+        needs.detect-changes.outputs.toml-changed == 'true' ||
+        needs.detect-changes.outputs.mjs-changed == 'true' ||
+        needs.detect-changes.outputs.docs-changed == 'true' ||
+        needs.detect-changes.outputs.workflow-changed == 'true'
+      )
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v4
 
@@ -166,7 +171,8 @@ jobs:
     runs-on: ${{ matrix.os }}
     needs: [detect-changes, changelog]
     # Run if: push event, OR changelog succeeded, OR changelog was skipped (docs-only PR)
-    if: always() && (github.event_name == 'push' || github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch' || needs.changelog.result == 'success' || needs.changelog.result == 'skipped')
+    # Note: always() is required to evaluate the condition when dependencies are skipped.
+    if: always() && !cancelled() && (github.event_name == 'push' || github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch' || needs.changelog.result == 'success' || needs.changelog.result == 'skipped')
     strategy:
       fail-fast: false
       matrix:
@@ -200,7 +206,8 @@ jobs:
     name: Build Package
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     needs: [lint, test]
-    if: always() && needs.lint.result == 'success' && needs.test.result == 'success'
+    # Note: always() ensures this job runs even when lint/test jobs use always().
+    if: always() && !cancelled() && needs.lint.result == 'success' && needs.test.result == 'success'
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v4
 
@@ -230,7 +237,13 @@ jobs:
   auto-release:
     name: Auto Release
     needs: [lint, test, build]
-    if: github.event_name == 'push' && github.ref == 'refs/heads/main'
+    # Note: always() is required to evaluate the condition when dependencies use always().
+    # The build job ensures lint and test passed before this job runs.
+    if: |
+      always() && !cancelled() &&
+      github.event_name == 'push' &&
+      github.ref == 'refs/heads/main' &&
+      needs.build.result == 'success'
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     permissions:
       contents: write
@@ -310,7 +323,12 @@ jobs:
   manual-release:
     name: Manual Release
     needs: [lint, test, build]
-    if: github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch'
+    # Note: always() is required to evaluate the condition when dependencies use always().
+    # The build job ensures lint and test passed before this job runs.
+    if: |
+      always() && !cancelled() &&
+      github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch' &&
+      needs.build.result == 'success'
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     permissions:
       contents: write
diff --git a/CLAUDE.md b/CLAUDE.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4bb20d4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/CLAUDE.md
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+Issue to solve: https://github.com/link-foundation/browser-commander/issues/27
+Your prepared branch: issue-27-4fd8f05681d7
+Your prepared working directory: /tmp/gh-issue-solver-1768607156411
+
+Proceed.
diff --git a/docs/case-studies/issue-27/README.md b/docs/case-studies/issue-27/README.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..29c1e3a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/case-studies/issue-27/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,116 @@
+# Case Study: Rust Release Jobs Skipped (Issue #27)
+
+## Timeline of Events
+
+### 2026-01-16 17:09:55 UTC - Run ID 21074589083
+- **Event**: `workflow_dispatch` (manual trigger)
+- **Result**: Pipeline completed but release jobs were skipped
+- **Jobs Status**:
+  - Detect Changes: SKIPPED (expected - has `if: github.event_name != 'workflow_dispatch'`)
+  - Test (all platforms): SUCCESS
+  - Changelog Fragment Check: SKIPPED
+  - **Lint and Format Check: SKIPPED** (unexpected)
+  - **Build Package: SKIPPED** (unexpected - depends on lint)
+  - **Manual Release: SKIPPED** (unexpected - depends on build)
+  - Auto Release: SKIPPED (expected - only on push to main)
+
+### 2026-01-10 13:38:44 UTC - Run ID 20879147120
+- **Event**: `push` to main branch
+- **Result**: Build succeeded but Auto Release was skipped
+- **Jobs Status**:
+  - Detect Changes: SUCCESS
+  - Lint and Format Check: SUCCESS
+  - Test (all platforms): SUCCESS
+  - Build Package: SUCCESS
+  - **Auto Release: SKIPPED** (unexpected)
+
+## Root Cause Analysis
+
+### Primary Root Cause: Missing `always()` in Job Conditions
+
+The GitHub Actions workflow has a fundamental issue with job dependency evaluation. When a job is skipped, all jobs that depend on it are also skipped by default unless they use `always()` in their condition.
+
+**The Problematic Pattern (current):**
+```yaml
+lint:
+  needs: [detect-changes]
+  if: |
+    github.event_name == 'push' ||
+    github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch' ||
+    needs.detect-changes.outputs.rs-changed == 'true' ||
+    ...
+```
+
+**The Correct Pattern (from template):**
+```yaml
+lint:
+  needs: [detect-changes]
+  if: |
+    always() && !cancelled() && (
+      github.event_name == 'push' ||
+      github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch' ||
+      needs.detect-changes.outputs.rs-changed == 'true' ||
+      ...
+    )
+```
+
+### Chain Reaction
+
+1. On `workflow_dispatch`, `detect-changes` is skipped (by design)
+2. Without `always()`, `lint` job is automatically skipped when its dependency is skipped
+3. `build` depends on `lint`, so it's also skipped
+4. `manual-release` depends on `build`, so it's also skipped
+
+### Secondary Root Cause: Inconsistent Condition for Auto Release
+
+The `auto-release` job has the condition:
+```yaml
+if: github.event_name == 'push' && github.ref == 'refs/heads/main'
+```
+
+But it lacks `always() && !cancelled()` prefix and `needs.build.result == 'success'` verification, which can cause issues when upstream jobs use `always()`.
+
+## Solution
+
+### 1. Add `always() && !cancelled()` to All Dependent Jobs
+
+Jobs that depend on `detect-changes` need the pattern:
+```yaml
+if: |
+  always() && !cancelled() && (
+    github.event_name == 'push' ||
+    github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch' ||
+    ...
+  )
+```
+
+This ensures:
+- `always()` - Job runs even when dependencies are skipped
+- `!cancelled()` - Job doesn't run if workflow was cancelled
+- The actual condition determines if job should run
+
+### 2. Add Result Verification for Release Jobs
+
+Release jobs should verify upstream jobs succeeded:
+```yaml
+auto-release:
+  if: |
+    always() && !cancelled() &&
+    github.event_name == 'push' &&
+    github.ref == 'refs/heads/main' &&
+    needs.build.result == 'success'
+```
+
+## Reference
+
+- [GitHub Actions: Jobs that use `always()` need dependencies to also use it](https://github.com/actions/runner/issues/491)
+- [Template Repository Best Practices](https://github.com/link-foundation/rust-ai-driven-development-pipeline-template)
+
+## Affected Files
+
+1. `.github/workflows/rust.yml` - Main workflow file needing fixes
+2. `rust/scripts/get-bump-type.mjs` - Currently works with `rust/changelog.d`, needs update for monorepo structure
+
+## Fix Implementation
+
+See the PR for the complete fix that aligns with the template repository best practices.
diff --git a/docs/case-studies/issue-27/job-summary.md b/docs/case-studies/issue-27/job-summary.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c5430e8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/case-studies/issue-27/job-summary.md
@@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
+# CI Job Summary for Issue #27
+
+## Run 21074589083 (workflow_dispatch, 2026-01-16)
+
+| Job | Conclusion |
+|-----|------------|
+| Detect Changes | skipped |
+| Test (macos-latest) | success |
+| Test (windows-latest) | success |
+| Test (ubuntu-latest) | success |
+| Changelog Fragment Check | skipped |
+| Lint and Format Check | **skipped** |
+| Build Package | **skipped** |
+| Manual Release | **skipped** |
+| Auto Release | skipped |
+
+**Problem**: Lint, Build, and Manual Release were unexpectedly skipped due to missing `always()` in conditions.
+
+## Run 20879147120 (push to main, 2026-01-10)
+
+| Job | Conclusion |
+|-----|------------|
+| Detect Changes | success |
+| Lint and Format Check | success |
+| Test (ubuntu-latest) | success |
+| Test (windows-latest) | success |
+| Test (macos-latest) | success |
+| Changelog Fragment Check | skipped |
+| Build Package | success |
+| Auto Release | **skipped** |
+| Manual Release | skipped |
+
+**Problem**: Auto Release was unexpectedly skipped even though all upstream jobs passed because:
+1. The `auto-release` condition lacked `always()` prefix
+2. The `auto-release` condition didn't verify `needs.build.result == 'success'`
+
+## Fix Applied
+
+Updated `.github/workflows/rust.yml` to add `always() && !cancelled()` and result verification to:
+- `lint` job
+- `test` job
+- `build` job
+- `auto-release` job
+- `manual-release` job
+
+This matches the pattern used in the reference template:
+https://github.com/link-foundation/rust-ai-driven-development-pipeline-template