ai-release

Aggregate quality dimensions into a GO/NO-GO release readiness gate.

54|3|Updated Feb 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/arcasilesgroup/ai-engineering --skill ai-release
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Skill: ai-release
Source: https://github.com/arcasilesgroup/ai-engineering/tree/main/.claude/skills/ai-release
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/arcasilesgroup/ai-engineering --skill ai-release

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured checklist to ensure a software release meets all quality, security, and compliance standards before deployment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Aggregated Quality Gates: Verifies contract compliance, security, command reliability, ownership safety, test confidence, documentation coherence, and packaging integrity.
  • Decision Support: Provides a clear GO/CONDITIONAL GO/NO-GO verdict with actionable insights into blocking issues and residual risks.
  • Use Case: Before tagging a new version (e.g., v1.6.0) or merging to the main branch, run this Skill to get a final confirmation that the release is ready.

Quick Start

Run the release gate skill to verify readiness before tagging the next version.

Frequently Asked Questions about ai-release

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

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How do I verify release readiness before tagging a new software version?

Verify release readiness before tagging by aggregating quality dimensions into a GO/NO-GO gate. This assesses contract compliance, security posture, command reliability, ownership safety, test confidence, documentation coherence, and packaging integrity.

What is a GO/NO-GO release gate and how does it support merge-to-main operations?

A GO/NO-GO release gate is a structured checkpoint aggregating multiple quality and security dimensions. It supports merge-to-main operations by providing a clear verdict with actionable insights into blocking issues and residual risks.

Can I get a conditional go-live decision if some quality checks fail?

Yes, you can get a conditional go-live decision. The release gate outputs a GO, CONDITIONAL GO, or NO-GO verdict, detailing actionable insights into blocking issues and residual risks for pre-release decision-making.

Does the release readiness gate check security posture and contract compliance?

Yes, the release readiness gate checks both security posture and contract compliance. It also verifies command reliability, ownership safety, test confidence, documentation coherence, and packaging integrity.

What's the best way to automate pre-release quality checks for version tagging?

Automate pre-release quality checks for version tagging by running a release gate skill. It aggregates multiple quality dimensions into a final confirmation verdict, ensuring all compliance and security standards are met before deployment.

Why does my release gate return a NO-GO verdict during pre-release assessment?

A release gate returns a NO-GO verdict during pre-release assessment when it detects blocking issues across quality dimensions like contract compliance, security posture, test confidence, or packaging integrity, preventing deployment.