# Shipping And Launch

> Prepare and execute safe releases with checklists for monitoring, rollback, and communication. Use when deploying to production, launching a feature, or preparing a release.

- Skill: `itsual/shipping-and-launch` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add itsual/shipping-and-launch`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/itsual/shipping-and-launch/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: itsual (https://skillmd.com/u/itsual)
- Updated: 2026-09-21
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/itsual/shipping-and-launch

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# Shipping and Launch

## Overview

Shipping is a distinct skill from building. Reduce risk with preparation and clear rollback paths.

## When to Use

- Before production deploys
- Feature launches
- Major version releases

## Pre-Launch Checklist

- [ ] Tests and CI green
- [ ] Feature flags or gradual rollout considered
- [ ] Monitoring and alerts in place for the new paths
- [ ] Rollback plan is known and tested if possible
- [ ] Documentation / release notes updated
- [ ] Stakeholders informed

## During / After Launch

- Watch key metrics and error rates
- Be ready to roll back or disable via flag
- Capture issues for rapid follow-up

## Verification

- Launch criteria met
- Observability covers the change
- Rollback path is viable