assess-release-readiness
Analyze branch changes for release readiness, identifying concerns and special instructions.
Best use case
assess-release-readiness is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Analyze branch changes for release readiness, identifying concerns and special instructions.
Teams using assess-release-readiness 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/assess-release-readiness/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How assess-release-readiness Compares
| Feature / Agent | assess-release-readiness | 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?
Analyze branch changes for release readiness, identifying concerns and special instructions.
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
# Assess Release Readiness
Analyze a branch to determine if it's ready for release.
## Analysis Tasks
1. **Review code changes**: Check `git diff main..HEAD` for:
- Incomplete work (TODO, FIXME, XXX comments in new code)
- Security concerns (hardcoded secrets, credentials)
- Runtime errors or obvious bugs
2. **Check for blocking issues**:
- Tests failing (if tests exist)
- Type errors (if type checking exists)
- Missing files referenced in code
3. **Identify actionable items** (not theoretical concerns):
- Documentation that needs updating
- Version numbers to bump
- Files to stage/commit before release
## What NOT to Flag
- "Breaking changes" for command renames - users adapt
- API changes in a plugin - plugins are configuration, not APIs
- Internal refactoring - doesn't affect users
- Theoretical upgrade concerns - users pull fresh versions
## Output Format
Return JSON:
```json
{
"releasable": true,
"verdict": "Ready for release",
"concerns": [],
"instructions": {
"pre_release": [],
"post_release": []
}
}
```
Or if issues found:
```json
{
"releasable": false,
"verdict": "Needs attention before release",
"concerns": [
"Found TODO comment in src/foo.ts",
"Tests failing in commands/drive.md"
],
"instructions": {
"pre_release": ["Fix failing tests", "Remove TODO comments"],
"post_release": []
}
}
```
## Guidelines
- Focus on issues that actually block releases
- Provide actionable instructions, not theoretical warnings
- "Breaking change" is rarely a real concern for plugins
- Empty concerns array is the happy path, not a failure
- If it doesn't require action, don't flag itRelated Skills
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