hold-my-beer

Generate a 9-section execution plan with rollback steps and a GO/NO-GO verdict.

2|Updated Jan 31, 2026

Search Tags:#rollback #observability #risk-management #go-no-go #change-planning #tripwires #hold-my-beer

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npx skills add https://github.com/misfitdev/claude-plugins --skill hold-my-beer

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Skill: hold-my-beer
Source: https://github.com/misfitdev/claude-plugins/tree/main/plugins/hold-my-beer/skills/hold-my-beer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/misfitdev/claude-plugins --skill hold-my-beer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

## What problem does it solve? This skill turns a risky or ambitious idea into a fast, disciplined execution plan with safety rails. Controlled blast radius, clear stop conditions, observability, and a concrete rollback path. The tone is playful; the output is operationally serious. Invoke with /hold-my-beer:hmb or when asked to plan a risky change, migration, hotfix, or ambitious stunt.

## Core Features & Use Cases

Staged execution with a controlled blast radius
Clear stop conditions, tripwires, and a concrete rollback path
Observability guidance and a GO / NO-GO rubric
Suitable for production hotfixes, migrations, infra changes, or ambitious personal learning stunts

### Quick Start

Example usage: /hold-my-beer:hmb: plan a risky production hotfix with 1% canary in prod.

Frequently Asked Questions about hold-my-beer

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I create a rollback plan for a risky production hotfix?▼

A rollback plan for a production hotfix requires defining a controlled blast radius, setting clear tripwires, and establishing concrete rollback steps. This generates a structured execution plan with safety rails and a GO or NO-GO verdict.

What is a blast radius control in change planning?▼

Blast radius control in change planning limits the potential impact of risky deployments by staging execution and setting tripwires. It confines failures to a small, observable segment before a full rollout proceeds.

How do I set up tripwires and observability for a database migration?▼

Setting up tripwires and observability for a database migration involves defining clear stop conditions and monitoring metrics within a structured execution plan. These safety rails trigger an automatic rollback if the migration exceeds acceptable risk thresholds.

Can I use a go-no-go rubric for infrastructure changes?▼

You can use a go-no-go rubric for infrastructure changes to evaluate operational readiness before deployment. It provides a disciplined verdict based on blast radius controls, tripwires, and observability guidance.

What is the best way to plan an ambitious infrastructure experiment safely?▼

The best way to plan an ambitious infrastructure experiment safely is to generate a structured plan with safety rails. This includes defining a controlled blast radius, establishing tripwires, and mapping a concrete rollback path to manage time-pressured risks.

When should I not use a staged execution plan for risky ideas?▼

You should avoid a staged execution plan for risky ideas when there is no possibility of a controlled blast radius or concrete rollback path. Without observability and tripwires, staging cannot safely confine potential failures.