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speckit-workflows.deprecate

Manage a three-stage software feature deprecation workflow with dependency analysis.

Updated Mar 13, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow automation#dependency management#deprecation#feature lifecycle#phased rollout#software sunset
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/refactory-lang/refactory-template --skill speckit-workflows-deprecate
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Skill: speckit-workflows.deprecate
Source: https://github.com/refactory-lang/refactory-template/tree/main/.claude/skills/speckit-workflows.deprecate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/refactory-lang/refactory-template --skill speckit-workflows-deprecate

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of deprecating software features, ensuring a structured and phased approach to removal that minimizes disruption to users.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phased Sunset: Manages a three-phase deprecation process: Warnings, Disabled, and Removed.
  • Dependency Analysis: Identifies code and features dependent on the one being deprecated.
  • Use Case: A product team decides to remove an underutilized API endpoint. This Skill helps them generate a deprecation plan, communicate the changes to users, and manage the technical rollout across different phases.

Quick Start

Initiate a deprecation workflow for feature 014 with the reason "low usage and high maintenance burden".

Frequently Asked Questions about speckit-workflows.deprecate

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I plan a phased deprecation workflow for a software feature?▼

A phased deprecation workflow manages a three-stage sunset process—Warnings, Disabled, and Removed—to minimize user disruption. It analyzes feature dependencies and generates a comprehensive deprecation plan with migration paths and communication strategies.

What is the best way to sunset an API endpoint without disrupting users?▼

Sunsetting an API endpoint requires a structured feature lifecycle approach that includes dependency analysis and a phased rollout. This generates migration paths and communication strategies to transition users smoothly through warning and disabled phases before removal.

How does dependency analysis work when removing underutilized software features?▼

Dependency analysis identifies code and features reliant on the deprecated component before removal. It maps technical dependencies to generate a safe deprecation plan, ensuring migration paths address all affected areas during the phased sunset.

Do I need a spec-kit project structure to automate feature deprecation plans?▼

Yes, automating a feature deprecation workflow requires a spec-kit project structure and specific bash scripts for execution. This environment setup supports the three-stage sunset process and triggers the dependency analysis needed for migration planning.

What should be included in a software sunset communication strategy?▼

A software sunset communication strategy must outline migration paths and phase transitions from warnings to complete removal. It is generated as part of a comprehensive deprecation plan to inform users about the feature lifecycle changes.

Can I skip the warning phase when automating a feature deprecation workflow?▼

No, the automated feature deprecation workflow enforces a three-stage sunset process: Warnings, Disabled, and Removed. This phased rollout structure ensures users receive migration notices before the feature is fully retired.

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