Engineering · Skill
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.
- Works better with a connected tool
What the skill covers
The sections of its instructions, in order.
- 01 Usage
- 02 Output
- 03 Customization
- 04 If Connectors Available
- 05 Tips
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Frequently asked questions
What does Deploy checklist 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.
Is Deploy checklist free to use?
Yes. Deploy checklist is published by Anthropic under the Apache 2.0 licence, and you can use it with a free Phở account.
How do I use Deploy checklist in Phở?
Press Open in Phở, then Try to apply it to your next message, or add the Engineering set so Phở loads it whenever a request matches.
Does Deploy checklist need other tools?
Some steps expect a connected tool, such as a CRM or a document store. Without one, Phở does those steps with what you paste or upload.
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