deployment-provenance

Name: deployment-provenance
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Author: mcj-coder

Record immutable deployment provenance linking artifacts to source commits and build processes.

1|1|Updated Jan 3, 2026

Search Tags:#deployment #security #CI/CD #audit #compliance #provenance #traceability

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npx skills add https://github.com/mcj-coder/development-skills --skill deployment-provenance

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Skill: deployment-provenance
Source: https://github.com/mcj-coder/development-skills/tree/main/skills/deployment-provenance
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mcj-coder/development-skills --skill deployment-provenance

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures that every software deployment is fully traceable, providing an immutable record of what was deployed, when, by whom, and from which source, which is critical for audit compliance and incident response.

Core Features & Use Cases

Traceability: Links deployed artifacts back to specific source commits and build pipelines.
Audit Compliance: Provides essential data for regulatory and security audits.
Incident Response: Enables rapid investigation by identifying exact changes deployed.
Confident Rollbacks: Clearly defines previous deployment states for safe rollbacks.

Quick Start

Use the deployment-provenance skill to deploy the latest commit to production, ensuring full traceability.

Frequently Asked Questions about deployment-provenance

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

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How do I establish traceability for software deployments in CI/CD pipelines?▼

Establish deployment traceability by linking artifacts to source commits, build processes, and deployment actors. This creates an immutable record capturing commit SHA, build ID, timestamps, and artifact digests for audit compliance.

What is deployment provenance and when do I need it for security incident response?▼

Deployment provenance is the immutable record linking deployed artifacts to their exact source and build process. You need it during security incident response to rapidly identify exact changes deployed and confidently execute rollback decisions.

How do I ensure audit compliance for production and staging environment deployments?▼

Ensure audit compliance by capturing detailed provenance records for every deployment, including commit SHA, build ID, timestamps, actor, and artifact digest. This enforces verification before completion and provides essential data for regulatory audits.

Can I use deployment provenance to define previous deployment states for safe rollbacks?▼

Yes, deployment provenance clearly defines previous deployment states by linking artifacts back to specific source commits and build pipelines, enabling confident rollback decisions in production and staging environments.

Do I need specific CI/CD tools to capture immutable provenance records for my deployments?▼

No specific CI/CD tools are required as dependencies. The process works by capturing detailed provenance records including commit SHA, build ID, and artifact digest, enforcing verification before completion within your existing workflow.

Why does my deployment process lack traceability for audit compliance and incident response?▼

Your deployment process lacks traceability if it does not establish immutable links between artifacts, source commits, build processes, and deployment actors. Capturing detailed provenance records solves this by providing verifiable audit trails.