microshift-release:pre-check

Check MicroShift release schedule, lifecycle, and payload availability for OCP releases.

7|15|Updated Jan 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/openshift-eng/edge-tooling --skill microshift-release-pre-check
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Skill: microshift-release:pre-check
Source: https://github.com/openshift-eng/edge-tooling/tree/main/plugins/microshift-release/skills/pre-check
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/openshift-eng/edge-tooling --skill microshift-release-pre-check

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It removes the uncertainty and manual checklist work involved in deciding whether MicroShift should follow an upcoming OCP z-stream (Z/X/Y), EC, RC, or nightly release.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Release schedule lookup (optional): Uses Red Hat Product Pages time-range queries to find OCP z-stream versions scheduled within a specified window.
  • Availability and readiness evaluation: Checks lifecycle status, payload availability, advisory CVEs, Brew RPM/build presence (when applicable), nightly gaps, and EC/RC readiness to determine what action to take per version.
  • Clear action output: Produces an explicit decision per version such as OK, SKIP, ASK ART, NEEDS REVIEW, or ALREADY RELEASED for consistent release planning.

Quick Start

Run /microshift-release:pre-check this week to get the recommended MicroShift participation action for OCP versions scheduled in the coming week.

Frequently Asked Questions about microshift-release:pre-check

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check MicroShift release readiness for an upcoming OCP z-stream schedule?

You can evaluate MicroShift release readiness by running a pre-check that queries the OCP schedule, lifecycle state, payload availability, advisory CVEs, and Brew RPM presence to output an explicit action like OK, SKIP, or NEEDS REVIEW.

What is the best way to verify if MicroShift should participate in a nightly or EC release?

The best way to verify MicroShift participation in nightly or EC releases is to run a pre-check that evaluates nightly gaps, EC/RC readiness, and payload availability, yielding a clear decision such as OK, SKIP, or ASK ART.

Can I look up OCP versions scheduled for a specific time range using natural language?

Yes, you can find OCP z-stream versions scheduled within a specific window using natural-language time-range lookups, provided the optional Product Pages MCP is configured for the query.

Do I need a VPN or specific tokens to perform Brew checks and CVE advisory evaluations?

Brew checks require VPN access, and advisory CVE checks require tokens, but the pre-check supports graceful degradation, continuing the evaluation with available data when these optional prerequisites are missing.

What release readiness limitations occur when Product Pages MCP or VPN is unavailable?

When Product Pages MCP is missing, time-range schedule lookups are unavailable, and without VPN or tokens, Brew and CVE advisory checks degrade gracefully, limiting the pre-check to version-specific availability and lifecycle status evaluations.