shipping-and-launch

Define release readiness, staged rollout, monitoring, and rollback triggers before deployment.

Updated Apr 27, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/Handy369/passto-pi-frame --skill shipping-and-launch-handy369
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Skill: shipping-and-launch
Source: https://github.com/Handy369/passto-pi-frame/tree/main/skills/shipping-and-launch
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Handy369/passto-pi-frame --skill shipping-and-launch-handy369

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill reduces release risk by forcing teams to define readiness, rollout, monitoring, and rollback before any launch action happens.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Release readiness gate: Turns “feature done” into measurable publication readiness covering quality, verification, safety, performance, configuration, and migration state.
  • Staged rollout planning: Produces rollout plans that specify rollout strategy (flag vs direct, staged vs one-shot) and the metrics to watch at each phase.
  • Rollback trigger and path: Defines concrete signals that should trigger rollback and the exact rollback mechanism (e.g., turning off flags, rolling back versions, handling migration reversal).
  • Post-launch verification: Ensures the launch enters an observation window with explicit verification steps, not just “deploy succeeded.”

Typical use case: After implementation is mostly complete, switch the focus to whether the change can be safely released to users, how to monitor it in the real environment, and how to recover quickly if issues appear.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to draft a shipping and launch plan for the current main deliverable, including readiness criteria, a staged rollout with monitoring thresholds, and a rollback trigger with the rollback path.

Frequently Asked Questions about shipping-and-launch

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I define release readiness criteria before deploying to production?

Release readiness criteria measure publication readiness across quality, verification, safety, performance, configuration, and migration state to ensure safe production deployment.

What's the best way to plan a staged rollout using feature flags?

Staged rollout planning specifies rollout strategy, whether flag-based or direct, and defines metrics to monitor at each phase to ensure safe progressive deployment.

How do I set rollback triggers and define a rollback path for a production launch?

Rollback triggers define concrete signals that initiate recovery, while the rollback path specifies exact mechanisms like turning off flags, reverting versions, or reversing migrations.

What monitoring and verification steps do I need after a deployment succeeds?

Post-launch verification requires an observation window with explicit verification steps and monitoring evidence, ensuring the launch is validated beyond just a successful deploy command.

Can I use this deployment governance approach for one-shot releases instead of staged rollouts?

Yes, deployment governance supports both staged and one-shot rollout strategies, requiring readiness and rollback specifications to be defined before any deploy actions occur regardless of approach.

When should I separate release risk from implementation issues during a launch?

Release risk should be separated from implementation issues whenever implementation is largely complete and the remaining uncertainty involves safe rollout, observability, and rollback preparation.