ship
Pre-launch shipping checklist orchestrating /gates, /security, /browser-test, /perf. Ensures nothing ships without passing all quality checks. Use when: (1) before deploying, (2) before merging to main, (3) before release. Triggers: /ship, 'ship it', 'ready to deploy', 'pre-launch check'.
Best use case
ship is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Pre-launch shipping checklist orchestrating /gates, /security, /browser-test, /perf. Ensures nothing ships without passing all quality checks. Use when: (1) before deploying, (2) before merging to main, (3) before release. Triggers: /ship, 'ship it', 'ready to deploy', 'pre-launch check'.
Teams using ship should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/ship/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How ship Compares
| Feature / Agent | ship | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Pre-launch shipping checklist orchestrating /gates, /security, /browser-test, /perf. Ensures nothing ships without passing all quality checks. Use when: (1) before deploying, (2) before merging to main, (3) before release. Triggers: /ship, 'ship it', 'ready to deploy', 'pre-launch check'.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Ship — Pre-Launch Checklist v3.0 Orchestrate all quality checks before shipping. ## Checklist ``` SHIP CHECKLIST ============== [ ] 1. /gates — All 4 stages pass (correctness, quality, security, consistency) [ ] 2. /security — No critical/high vulnerabilities [ ] 3. /browser-test — No console errors, Lighthouse > 90 (if frontend) [ ] 4. /perf audit — Core Web Vitals in target range (if frontend) [ ] 5. Git status — No uncommitted changes [ ] 6. Tests — All tests pass [ ] 7. ADR — Major decisions documented (if complexity >= 7) [ ] 8. Spec — Exit criteria met (if spec exists) ``` ## Usage ```bash /ship # Run full checklist /ship --skip-browser # Skip browser tests (backend-only) ``` ## Behavior 1. Run each check sequentially 2. BLOCKING checks (1-2): must pass to ship 3. ADVISORY checks (3-8): reported but don't block 4. Output: summary with PASS/FAIL per check ## Anti-Rationalization | Excuse | Rebuttal | |---|---| | "It's just a small change" | Small changes cause big outages. Run the checklist. | | "I already tested manually" | Manual testing misses what automated checks catch. | | "The deadline is tight" | Shipping broken code costs more time than the checklist. |
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