shipping-and-launch

Coordinates pre-launch preparation and rollback strategies for production deployments.

Updated Jun 24, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/udsy19/.claude --skill shipping-and-launch-udsy19
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Skill: shipping-and-launch
Source: https://github.com/udsy19/.claude/tree/main/skills/shipping-and-launch
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/udsy19/.claude --skill shipping-and-launch-udsy19

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenges of deploying to production by providing a structured pre-launch checklist, a rollback strategy, and guidance on monitoring and observability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pre-Launch Checklist: A detailed guide to ensure code quality, security, performance, accessibility, and infrastructure are in place before deployment.
  • Rollback Strategy: A structured plan for handling failures, including feature flag management, staged rollouts, and rollback procedures.
  • Monitoring and Observability: Guidance on what to monitor after deployment and how to set up error reporting and post-launch verification.
  • Use Case: Ideal for software engineers and DevOps teams preparing a feature release or major update to a software application.

Quick Start

Run the pre-launch checklist and follow the rollback plan if necessary during the production launch of your application.

Frequently Asked Questions about shipping-and-launch

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

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How do I prepare a pre-launch checklist for a production deployment?

A pre-launch checklist for a production deployment verifies code quality, security checks, performance optimizations, and accessibility compliance. It ensures all infrastructure components are validated before release.

What is a rollback strategy and how does it handle post-deployment failures?

A rollback strategy handles post-deployment failures by providing a structured plan for reverting changes. It includes feature flag management, staged rollouts, and rollback procedures to mitigate launch issues.

How do I set up monitoring and observability after a production launch?

Monitoring and observability after a production launch involve tracking key application metrics and setting up error reporting. This provides post-launch verification to detect failures quickly.

What's the best way to manage a staged rollout for a new feature release?

The best way to manage a staged rollout for a feature release is using feature flag management combined with a rollback strategy. This allows controlled exposure and quick reversion if issues arise.

Do I need an infrastructure review before deploying to production?

Yes, an infrastructure review is required before deploying to production. The pre-launch checklist verifies that all infrastructure components are in place to ensure a safe deployment.

Why does a production launch fail without post-launch verification?

A production launch fails without post-launch verification because undetected errors persist in the live environment. Monitoring and observability setup is required to catch and resolve post-deployment issues.