How does the skill handle release dependencies?

It builds a dependency graph and performs a topological sort to identify the correct release order, grouped into sequential release waves.

Does it integrate with existing CI/CD pipelines?

It is designed to work alongside CI/CD by performing pre-flight validation checks and orchestrating the execution of release tasks across multiple repositories.

What versioning strategies does the Release Coordinator support?

It supports Lockstep (unified versions), Independent (autonomous versions), and Umbrella (product-level version with service-specific versions) strategies.

Can it help with failed deployments?

Yes, it generates multi-repo rollback plans that reverse the release order, ensuring dependencies are handled in the correct sequence to maintain system stability.

Release Coordinator

Name: Release Coordinator
Author: anton-abyzov

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Deployment & DevOps

Orchestrates complex multi-repository software releases by managing dependencies, calculating release waves, and performing cross-repo validation.

The Release Coordinator skill streamlines the deployment of complex, multi-service architectures by managing the intricate dependencies between repositories. It automatically calculates optimal release orders through topological sorting, identifies potential circular dependencies, and generates comprehensive release plans spanning multiple services. Whether utilizing lockstep, independent, or umbrella versioning strategies, this skill ensures that pre-release checks—such as version compatibility, database schema alignment, and CI/CD status—are validated across the entire ecosystem before execution. It provides a structured approach to release orchestration, including automated workflows and rollback planning, making it indispensable for teams managing microservices or distributed systems.

Key Features

01Multi-repo dependency graph and topological release order calculation

02Wave-based release execution with parallel processing for independent services

03Automated cross-repo pre-release validation and blocking issue detection

0413 GitHub stars

05Support for lockstep, independent, and umbrella versioning strategies

06Integrated multi-repository rollback planning and coordination

Use Cases

01Validating API contract compatibility and database schema migrations across microservices

02Coordinating a major product release involving frontend, backend, and shared libraries

03Automating complex deployment sequences where infrastructure must be updated before service logic

What are Skills?·How to Install

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npx skillfish add anton-abyzov/specweave release-coordinator

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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