13-deploy-smoke

Automate final deployment with API smoke tests, health checks, and changelog updates.

1|Updated May 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/joseph-c-mcguire/spec-driven --skill 13-deploy-smoke
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Skill: 13-deploy-smoke
Source: https://github.com/joseph-c-mcguire/spec-driven/tree/main/.cursor/skills/13-deploy-smoke
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/joseph-c-mcguire/spec-driven --skill 13-deploy-smoke

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the final deployment and smoke test verification process, ensuring that the deployment is successful and meets the necessary criteria before proceeding to the next stage.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Deployment Automation: Automates the deployment process, including API smoke tests, browser connectivity gates, health checks, and changelog updates.
  • Blocking Verification: Ensures that the deployment is verified and meets all necessary criteria before proceeding, requiring user approval.
  • Use Case: After the 12-verify-deploy stage is completed and the checklist is approved, this Skill is used to ensure the final deployment is successful and meets all required standards.

Quick Start

Run the '13-deploy-smoke' skill to execute the final deployment and smoke test verification.

Frequently Asked Questions about 13-deploy-smoke

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate final deployment and smoke test verification?

To automate final deployment and smoke test verification, execute the pipeline skill to run API smokes, connectivity gates, and health checks. The process requires explicit user approval before proceeding and automatically handles retries or rollbacks if verification fails.

What is a blocking verification gate in a deployment pipeline?

A blocking verification gate in a deployment pipeline ensures a deployment meets all criteria before proceeding to the next stage. It requires explicit user approval and performs automated health checks, API smokes, and connectivity checks to validate success.

How do deployment pipelines handle rollback when smoke tests fail?

Deployment pipelines handle rollback when smoke tests fail by automatically reverting the deployment if necessary. The verification process performs API smokes and health checks, managing retries before initiating a rollback to ensure system stability.

Do I need a previous deployment verification stage before running smoke tests?

Yes, you need a previous verification stage completed and its checklist approved before running smoke tests. The final deployment and smoke test verification process follows a prior stage to ensure all required standards are met before proceeding.

Can I update changelogs automatically during deployment automation?

Yes, you can update changelogs automatically during deployment automation. The final deployment and smoke test verification process includes changelog updates alongside API smokes, connectivity checks, and health checks to maintain accurate deployment records.