deploy-checklist

Generate a pre-deployment verification checklist for software releases.

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npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill deploy-checklist-anthropics
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Skill: deploy-checklist
Source: https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins/tree/main/engineering/skills/deploy-checklist
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill deploy-checklist-anthropics

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps prevent deployment failures and production incidents by providing a structured checklist to verify all necessary steps before, during, and after releasing code.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pre-Deployment Verification: Ensures tests are passing, code is reviewed, and rollback plans are in place.
  • Deployment Execution Guidance: Guides through staging and production deployments, including monitoring.
  • Post-Deployment Validation: Confirms successful deployment and necessary follow-up actions.
  • Use Case: Before deploying a new version of your e-commerce service that includes a database migration, use this Skill to generate a checklist that covers migration testing, CI status, and rollback triggers.

Quick Start

Generate a pre-deployment checklist for the 'user-auth-service' release.

Frequently Asked Questions about deploy-checklist

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

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What is a pre-deployment verification checklist?

A pre-deployment verification checklist ensures safe software releases by structuring checks for CI status, code reviews, database migrations, feature flags, rollback planning, and post-deployment monitoring before executing production changes.

How do I create a deployment checklist for a release with database migrations?

Generate a customized deployment checklist that covers migration testing, CI status verification, and rollback triggers. Specify your deployment specifics like database changes or feature flags to receive tailored pre-deployment and post-deployment validation steps.

What steps should I include for post-deployment monitoring and rollback planning?

Post-deployment monitoring and rollback planning require confirming successful deployment, validating follow-up actions, and defining rollback triggers. A comprehensive checklist guides you through staging, production deployment, and continuous monitoring to prevent incidents.

Can I customize the release verification steps based on specific feature flags?

Yes, deployment checklists support customization based on your specific deployment specifics. You can tailor the verification steps to include feature flag configuration, database changes, and other release variables to match your software's requirements.

What's the best way to prevent production incidents during a CI/CD release?

Prevent production incidents by using a structured pre-deployment checklist to verify all necessary steps before, during, and after releasing code. Ensure CI tests pass, code is reviewed, and rollback plans are established beforehand.