launch-runbook

Plan and execute structured launch runbooks with rollback procedures.

523|69|Updated Apr 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rampstackco/claude-skills --skill launch-runbook
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Skill: launch-runbook
Source: https://github.com/rampstackco/claude-skills/tree/main/skills/launch-runbook
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rampstackco/claude-skills --skill launch-runbook

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Launch planning can be chaotic without a standard, coordinated runbook. This skill provides a centralized, repeatable framework to plan, coordinate, and execute launches with clear roles, steps, and rollback procedures, reducing risk and downtime.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured four-phase framework (Pre-launch, Cutover, Verification, Stabilization) that covers all activities from scope to go-live.
  • Clear roles and responsibilities with checklists, dependencies, and rollback criteria to reduce handoffs and miscommunication.
  • Use cases include website launches, product releases, DNS cutovers, and production deployments that require cross-team coordination and post-launch monitoring.

Quick Start

Create a launch runbook for your upcoming deployment by filling in the scope, launch window, team roles, rollback criteria, and communications plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about launch-runbook

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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What is a launch runbook and when do I need one for a deployment?▼

A launch runbook is a structured framework for coordinating website launches, product releases, or DNS cutovers. You need one for go-live events requiring cross-team coordination, multi-environment monitoring, and documented rollback procedures to reduce risk and downtime.

How do I plan a DNS cutover for a website launch?▼

Plan a DNS cutover by defining the launch window, assigning team roles, and detailing the cutover steps within a structured runbook. This framework ensures cross-team coordination and includes rollback criteria to safely manage the DNS transition.

How do I execute a production deployment with cross-team coordination?▼

Execute a production deployment using a four-phase runbook: Pre-launch, Cutover, Verification, and Stabilization. This framework provides checklists, dependencies, and clear roles to reduce handoffs and miscommunication across teams during the release.

What should be included in a release management rollback procedure?▼

A rollback procedure should include defined rollback criteria, a documented cutover plan, and assigned team roles. The launch runbook framework integrates these elements to ensure a safe, coordinated fallback if the production deployment fails.

Can I use this launch runbook framework for major product releases across multiple environments?▼

Yes, the launch runbook framework is applicable to major product releases and deployments across multiple environments. It scales to support go-live events requiring post-launch monitoring, cross-team coordination, and structured stabilization activities.

What is the best way to structure team roles and responsibilities for a go-live event?▼

The best way to structure team roles is using a centralized runbook with clear responsibilities, checklists, and dependencies. This framework reduces handoffs and miscommunication by specifying inputs like team roles, launch windows, and rollback criteria.