deploy-checklist
Pre-deployment verification checklist. Use when about to ship a release, deploying a change with database migrations or feature flags, verifying CI status and approvals before going to production, or documenting rollback triggers ahead of time.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill deploy-checklist- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads deploy-checklist automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
Security audits
Independent scans of the skill's instructions and bundled files.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
/deploy-checklist
If you see unfamiliar placeholders or need to check which tools are connected, see CONNECTORS.md.
Generate a pre-deployment checklist to verify readiness before shipping.
Usage
/deploy-checklist $ARGUMENTS
Output
## Deploy Checklist: [Service/Release]
**Date:** [Date] | **Deployer:** [Name]
### Pre-Deploy
- [ ] All tests passing in CI
- [ ] Code reviewed and approved
- [ ] No known critical bugs in release
- [ ] Database migrations tested (if applicable)
- [ ] Feature flags configured (if applicable)
- [ ] Rollback plan documented
- [ ] On-call team notified
### Deploy
- [ ] Deploy to staging and verify
- [ ] Run smoke tests
- [ ] Deploy to production (canary if available)
- [ ] Monitor error rates and latency for 15 min
- [ ] Verify key user flows
### Post-Deploy
- [ ] Confirm metrics are nominal
- [ ] Update release notes / changelog
- [ ] Notify stakeholders
- [ ] Close related tickets
### Rollback Triggers
- Error rate exceeds [X]%
- P50 latency exceeds [X]ms
- [Critical user flow] fails
Customization
Tell me about your deploy and I'll customize the checklist:
- "We use feature flags" → adds flag verification steps
- "This includes a database migration" → adds migration-specific checks
- "This is a breaking API change" → adds consumer notification steps
If Connectors Available
If ~~source control is connected:
- Pull the release diff and list of changes
- Verify all PRs are approved and merged
If ~~CI/CD is connected:
- Check build and test status automatically
- Verify pipeline is green before deploy
If ~~monitoring is connected:
- Pre-fill rollback trigger thresholds from current baselines
- Set up post-deploy metric watch
Tips
- Run before every deploy — Even routine ones. Checklists prevent "I forgot to..."
- Customize once, reuse — Tell me your stack and I'll remember your deploy process.
- Include rollback criteria — Decide when to roll back before you deploy, not during.
FAQ
What does the deploy-checklist skill do?
Pre-deployment verification checklist. Use when about to ship a release, deploying a change with database migrations or feature flags, verifying CI status and approvals before going to production, or documenting rollback triggers ahead of time.
How do I install deploy-checklist?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill deploy-checklist in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/deploy-checklist/ (personal) or .claude/skills/deploy-checklist/ (project).
Which AI agents can use deploy-checklist?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is deploy-checklist safe to install?
Security partners have reviewed it: Gen Agent Trust Hub passed; Socket passed; Snyk flagged items to review; Runlayer passed; ZeroLeaks passed. As with any skill, read the SKILL.md and bundled scripts before installing.
Who maintains deploy-checklist?
It is published by anthropics in anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins, and it is an official skill from the maker of the technology it covers. It has 5,671 recorded installs.
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