shipit

Automate deployment with gate checks, stack detection, and health checks.

18|1|Updated Feb 14, 2026

Search Tags:#devops #deployment #production #pipeline #automated

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npx skills add https://github.com/iankiku/forwward-teams --skill shipit-iankiku

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Skill: shipit
Source: https://github.com/iankiku/forwward-teams/tree/main/skills/shipit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/iankiku/forwward-teams --skill shipit-iankiku

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The shipit Skill solves the challenge of ensuring code is safely deployed from development to production, providing a streamlined and automated deployment workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

Stack Detection: Identifies the technology stack and automatically selects the correct commands and procedures for linting, building, testing, and deploying.
Deployment Workflow: Handles deployment processes from pull request to deployment, supporting PR, release, and hotfix modes with confirmation for irreversible actions.
Health Check: Confirms successful deployment with a post-deployment health check for deployed applications.

Quick Start

Use the shipit skill to deploy code changes to production, by simply running the command "shipit deploy".

Frequently Asked Questions about shipit

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

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How do I automate software deployments from development to production?▼

Automating software deployments involves using a deployment pipeline that performs gate checks, version management, and health checks. This skill handles the process from pull request to production release, supporting PR, release, and hotfix modes with confirmation for irreversible actions.

Can I use automated deployment for different programming languages and infrastructure stacks?▼

Yes, automated deployment supports various programming languages and infrastructure stacks. It features stack detection to automatically identify your technology stack and select the correct commands for linting, building, testing, and deploying your application.

What is the best way to manage hotfix deployments in a production environment?▼

Managing hotfix deployments in a production environment is best handled through an automated workflow that supports hotfix modes. It performs necessary gate checks, version management, and post-deployment health checks while requiring confirmation for irreversible actions.

How do I verify a successful production deployment?▼

To verify a successful production deployment, you perform a post-deployment health check. This automated process confirms that your deployed application is running correctly and safely in the production environment after the release.

Do I need version control system access to manage software deployments?▼

Yes, version control system access is required to manage software deployments. This access allows the automated deployment workflow to perform version management, generate changelogs, create release notes, and execute dry runs safely.