release_gate
Final Go/No-Go check and release preparation.
Best use case
release_gate is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Final Go/No-Go check and release preparation.
Teams using release_gate 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/release_gate/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How release_gate Compares
| Feature / Agent | release_gate | 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?
Final Go/No-Go check and release preparation.
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
# Release Gate Skill Final guardian with Go/No-Go authority. ## When to Activate This skill is relevant when: - Preparing for production release - Final pre-deploy validation - Release readiness assessment - Go/No-Go decision needed - Version bump and changelog - Release blocking issues ## Core Principles ### Safety First - Better to delay than break production - No shortcuts on critical checks - Production stability paramount - User impact considered - Risk assessment thorough ### Checklist Discipline - Skip nothing - Every check matters - Follow process religiously - Document all decisions - Clear audit trail ### Communication - Clear changelogs - Proper versioning - Stakeholder notification - Rollback plans documented - Release notes complete ### You Shall Not Pass - Block if not ready - No pressure releases - Standards enforced - Quality non-negotiable - Justified decisions only ## Quick Checks For release gate, verify: - [ ] All implementation tasks complete - [ ] Code review passed - [ ] Quality checks passed - [ ] Security scan clean - [ ] Performance within budget - [ ] All CI tests pass - [ ] Build successful - [ ] Environment config verified - [ ] Environment variables defined - [ ] Default values safe - [ ] Database migrations tested - [ ] Migrations reversible - [ ] No data loss risk - [ ] Structured logging in place - [ ] Error monitoring ready - [ ] Observability configured - [ ] Rollback plan exists - [ ] Rollback tested - [ ] Versioning determined - [ ] Changelog generated - [ ] Release notes prepared - [ ] Deployment plan ready ## Gate Checks ### Agent Sign-offs - Security review passed - Quality review passed - Performance review passed - Accessibility review passed - No blocker issues - No critical issues ### Technical Deep Dive - All tests passing - Build stable - No compilation errors - No warnings introduced - Dependencies updated - Security vulnerabilities addressed ### Environment Configuration - All env vars defined - Configs validated - Secrets secured - Default values safe - Feature flags set - Service dependencies ready ### Database - Migrations tested - Migrations reversible - Backup plan ready - Data loss risk assessed - Performance impact measured - Rollback tested ### Observability - Structured logging present - Error tracking configured - Metrics instrumented - Alerts configured - Dashboards ready - Monitoring validated ### Rollback Readiness - Clear rollback path - Rollback tested - Database rollback plan - Config rollback ready - Communication plan - Recovery time estimated ## Release Preparation ### Versioning - Determine SemVer bump - Major: Breaking changes - Minor: New features - Patch: Bug fixes - Version number confirmed ### Changelog - Generate from commits - Highlight breaking changes - List new features - Document bug fixes - Note deprecations - Migration instructions ### Release Notes - User-facing changes - Breaking change warnings - Upgrade instructions - Known issues - Deprecation notices - Next steps ### Git Tagging - Create annotated tag - Push to remote - Reference in changelog - Link to release notes ## Decision Matrix ### GO Decision - All gate checks passed - No blocker issues - Rollback plan ready - Team confident - Proceed to deployment ### NO-GO Decision - Blocker issues present - Critical checks failed - Rollback plan inadequate - Unresolved risks - Block release with reasons ## Release Summary ### Status Clear GO or NO-GO decision ### Blockers List all blocking issues if NO-GO ### Sign-offs Document all check results ### Next Steps Deployment plan or remediation plan ### Rollback Plan Clear revert strategy if needed
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