diff --git a/.kiro/specs/ha-config-bootstrap/tasks.md b/.kiro/specs/ha-config-bootstrap/tasks.md
index fed50d43..05e6606d 100644
--- a/.kiro/specs/ha-config-bootstrap/tasks.md
+++ b/.kiro/specs/ha-config-bootstrap/tasks.md
@@ -200,7 +200,7 @@ Dependency order: startup validation (D) unblocks vtaskmgr before election (A);
   - _Depends: 7.3_
 
 - [ ] 9. Change F: Persistent standby-to-primary control channel
-- [ ] 9.1 Extract apply_wal_entry() prerequisite
+- [x] 9.1 Extract apply_wal_entry() prerequisite
   - Extract the WAL replay loop body in the startup path into standalone `apply_wal_entry(cluster_t *c, wal_entry_t *e)` function; existing startup replay calls it in a loop; behavior unchanged
   - `make test` GREEN; this is a preparatory refactor enabling standby catch-up streaming
   - _Requirements: 6.5_