installation-artifacts

name	installation-artifacts
version	1.0
last_updated	2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
id	installation-artifacts
one_line_purpose	Build and promote installation artifacts that consume the image.
entry_point	docs/skills/installation-artifacts/SKILL.md
category	ci-ops
mcp_compliance_level	partial
optimization_status	draft
status	active
dependencies	[]
tags	["artifacts","iso","promotion","release"]
description	Covers dispatching artifact workflows, confirming the source image digest, and promoting a verified artifact. Use when building or promoting an ISO or other installation artifact derived from a published image.
metadata	{"type":"runbook","source-of-truth":[".github/workflows/","docs/release.md"]}

Installation artifacts

Procedure

1. Confirm the source image digest and published tag.
2. Read the artifact workflow before dispatching it.
3. Use the workflow's explicit safe variant and promotion inputs.
4. Verify the artifact exists before promoting it.
5. Report failed upstream image publication separately from artifact failure.

Never overwrite a known-good artifact to force a broken rebuild through.

When to Use

Use for Installation media or downstream image artifacts.

When NOT to Use

Do not use for Normal image build or release metadata only.

Core Process

Verify source digest, read artifact workflow, use explicit safe inputs.

Common Rationalizations

• "A shortcut is harmless." Follow the source-of-truth and verification rules instead.

Red Flags

• Promoting an artifact without verifying its source image.

Verification

• The selected source and focused command were checked.
• The repository default gate passes.