graduation-checklist

Audit a CNCF project against graduation due diligence criteria and identify gaps.

2|Updated Mar 4, 2026

Search Tags:#audit #compliance #governance #readiness #graduation #cncf

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npx skills add https://github.com/castrojo/cncf-skills --skill graduation-checklist

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Skill: graduation-checklist
Source: https://github.com/castrojo/cncf-skills/tree/main/skills/graduation-checklist
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/castrojo/cncf-skills --skill graduation-checklist

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive audit of a CNCF project against all essential graduation due diligence criteria, pinpointing any gaps that need to be addressed before applying for or undergoing a readiness assessment for CNCF graduation.

Core Features & Use Cases

Graduation Readiness Audit: Assesses a project's compliance with all CNCF graduation requirements across Governance, Contribution, Security, and Lifecycle domains.
Gap Identification: Clearly lists criteria that are not met and suggests the specific skills needed to create or fix the required artifacts.
Use Case: A project maintainer can use this skill to get a definitive report on their project's readiness for CNCF graduation, ensuring all necessary documentation and processes are in place before submitting an application.

Quick Start

Use the graduation-checklist skill to audit the project for CNCF graduation readiness.

Frequently Asked Questions about graduation-checklist

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

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How do I check my project's readiness for CNCF graduation?▼

CNCF graduation readiness requires auditing your project against all due diligence criteria across Governance, Contribution, Security, and Lifecycle domains to identify compliance gaps before submitting an application.

What is included in the CNCF graduation due diligence audit?▼

The CNCF graduation due diligence audit verifies project maturity, checks required file existence, and cross-references due diligence templates across Governance, Contribution, Security, and Lifecycle domains.

How do I identify gaps in my CNCF project's graduation requirements?▼

To identify gaps in CNCF graduation requirements, audit the project against all due diligence criteria to clearly list unmet conditions and suggest the specific skills needed to create or fix the required artifacts.

Can I use a graduation readiness assessment before submitting a CNCF application?▼

Yes, use a graduation readiness assessment when a project is preparing to apply for CNCF graduation to verify all necessary documentation and processes are in place before submitting an application.

What do I need to prepare for a CNCF graduation compliance audit?▼

Preparing for a CNCF graduation compliance audit requires having your project's governance, contribution, security, and lifecycle documentation available so the audit can verify maturity and check file existence against due diligence templates.

Why does my CNCF project fail the graduation readiness criteria?▼

A CNCF project fails graduation readiness criteria when it has missing required files, lacks maturity verification, or does not cross-reference correctly against due diligence templates across the Governance, Contribution, Security, and Lifecycle domains.