release-readiness

name	release-readiness
description	Release-prep workflow for validation, documentation alignment, package surface, and handoff quality.

Release Readiness

Trigger Signals

• a package, feature, or release candidate is close to handoff
• the task needs a go or no-go recommendation with evidence

Inspect First

• validation scripts and package manifests
• changed docs, commands, and install or upgrade surfaces
• compatibility, migration, and support notes

Workflow

1. collect the intended release surface and the current validation evidence
2. verify docs, commands, package paths, and upgrade guidance align
3. identify blockers, warnings, and missing follow-up work
4. produce a release report with a go or no-go recommendation

Output Contract

• release decision
• blocking issues
• warnings
• validation evidence summary

Failure Modes

• release scope is unclear
• required validation surfaces are missing or untrusted

Escalation

• escalate when a release-blocking validation gap remains unresolved
• escalate when docs or package surfaces contradict runtime behavior

References

• skills/release-readiness/references/release-report-template.md