# Release Health Gates > Standardize release approvals with GitHub-aware checklists and deployment gate validation Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/release-health-gates` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/release-health-gates` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/release-health-gates/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Coding & Dev Tools - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/release-health-gates --- # Release Health Gates ## Purpose Standardize release approvals by expressing gates as GitHub-aware checklists. Ensure code, docs, comms, and observability items are green before deployment. ## Gate Categories 1. **Scope & Risk** – Are all blocking issues closed or deferred with owners? 2. **Quality Signals** – Are required checks, tests, and soak times satisfied? 3. **Comms & Docs** – Are docs merged and release notes posted? 4. **Operations** – Are runbooks, oncall sign-off, and rollback plans ready? ## Workflow 1. Load skill to access gate modules. 2. Attach Release Gate section to deployment PR. 3. Use tracker data to auto-fill blockers and highlight overdue tasks. 4. Update comment as gates turn green; require approvals for any waivers. ## Outputs - Release Gate markdown snippet (embed in PR/issue). - QA Handshake summary referencing GitHub Checks. - Rollout scorecard that persists in tracker data for retros. ## Exit Criteria - All release gates evaluated and documented. - Any blocking gates have waiver approvals recorded. - Deployment PR contains embedded Release Gate snippet. - Rollout scorecard saved for post-release retrospective. ## Troubleshooting ### Common Issues **Command not found** Ensure all dependencies are installed and in PATH **Permission errors** Check file permissions and run with appropriate privileges **Unexpected behavior** Enable verbose logging with `--verbose` flag --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/athola) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.