Get Release Dates

Fetch OpenShift release dates using the Sippy API to retrieve GA dates, development start dates, and previous release information. The Skill queries Sippy with a release version and returns a JSON object containing release metadata, validation status, and timeline data.

Yes, release validation is built in. The Skill checks if a specific OpenShift release exists in the Sippy database and returns a found field in the JSON output, handling non-existent releases with appropriate exit codes.

You need Python 3.6 or later and network access to the Sippy API. The Skill handles HTTP errors automatically and outputs structured JSON containing release, GA date, development start date, and previous release information.

Query the release using this Skill to retrieve the GA date from Sippy metadata. Compare the GA date against your current timeline to confirm whether the release is in General Availability or still in development.

The output JSON object contains the release version, found status, GA date, development start date, and the previous release identifier. This structured metadata supports deployment planning and release status verification.