production-readiness-audit

Audits software systems against a 10-section production readiness framework.

Updated Feb 26, 2026
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Skill: production-readiness-audit
Source: https://github.com/pitabwire/skills/tree/main/production-readiness-audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pitabwire/skills --skill production-readiness-audit-pitabwire

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Engineers often ship systems without a formal, adversarial evaluation of production readiness; this skill provides a structured, repeatable audit to uncover architecture, reliability, and operational gaps before deployment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive 10-section audit: requirements, implicit assumptions, scalability, failure modes, data integrity, security and isolation, operational gaps, critical issues, verdict, and recommended changes.
  • Actionable findings with concrete evidence: citations to design, code, and configs for traceability.
  • Use Case: pre-launch readiness review for a new service or major update to validate architecture and risk posture.

Quick Start

Initiate a production readiness audit on the target system using the 10-section framework.

Frequently Asked Questions about production-readiness-audit

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

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What is a production readiness audit and when do I need one for my software system?

A production readiness audit evaluates software systems for architecture and operational gaps before deployment. You need one during pre-launch reviews, architecture evaluations, or post-deployment verifications to ensure safe shipping across services and data paths.

How do I audit my system architecture for reliability and failure modes before going live?

Audit system architecture for reliability by applying a structured 10-section framework covering failure modes, data integrity, scalability, and security. This process traces evidence from design and code to uncover operational gaps and verify safe production deployment.

Does the production readiness audit cover security and data integrity isolation checks?

Yes, the production readiness audit explicitly covers security and isolation along with data integrity. It evaluates these critical sections to uncover architecture gaps and ensure your system maintains safe operational practices before going live.

Can I use this audit for post-deployment verification of observability and operational gaps?

Yes, you can use this audit for post-deployment verification. It assesses observability, operational gaps, and implicit assumptions to validate your system's risk posture and reliability after launch or during major updates.

What is the best way to review a new service for production readiness and critical issues?

The best way to review a new service is using a structured 10-section audit process that identifies critical issues, implicit assumptions, and scalability limits. This provides evidence-based findings, a clear verdict, and minimum changes needed for safe shipping.

How does the audit handle implicit assumptions and scalability limits in architecture reviews?

The audit explicitly evaluates implicit assumptions and scalability limits as dedicated sections within its 10-section framework. It uncovers hidden architecture constraints and provides evidence-based findings to determine if your system can safely handle production loads.