What JIRA project does this skill target?

This skill is specifically optimized for the OCPBUGS project, following Red Hat OpenShift's release blocker criteria and standards.

Does this skill automatically close or modify JIRA issues?

No, this skill is designed for analysis and reporting. It provides recommendations for the release manager to act upon rather than making automated changes to the database.

Can I validate a single bug instead of a whole version?

Yes, by using the --bug flag followed by the issue key, the skill will perform a deep-dive analysis on that specific JIRA issue only.

What makes a workaround acceptable according to this skill?

An acceptable workaround must meet three specific criteria: it must be idempotent, safe to deploy at scale (to thousands of clusters), and timely enough to implement before the next release phase.

JIRA Release Blocker Validator

Name: JIRA Release Blocker Validator
Author: openshift-eng

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Automates the evaluation of JIRA issues against release blocker criteria to streamline release management decisions.

The JIRA Release Blocker Validator is a specialized tool for release managers and developers to automate the triage of proposed release blockers. It integrates with JIRA via MCP servers to fetch bug data and apply rigorous Red Hat OpenShift release criteria. By analyzing severity, regression status, and workaround feasibility, the skill generates data-driven recommendations—Approve, Reject, or Discuss—saving hours of manual review during critical release cycles. It provides a standardized framework to ensure that only truly critical issues stop a release, filtering out CI-only flakes and minor severity bugs automatically.

Características Principales

01Three-point workaround assessment (Idempotent, Safe at Scale, Timely)

02Identification of CI-only issues to prevent unnecessary release delays

03Generation of comprehensive Markdown validation reports with clear justifications

0429 GitHub stars

05Automated JQL construction for targeted version and component filtering

06Deep analysis of bug severity, regressions, and service delivery impact

Casos de Uso

01Preparing structured data for release triage and go/no-go meetings

02Batch validating proposed blockers for a specific software version (e.g., 4.21)

03Conducting deep-dive analysis on a single specific JIRA issue using the --bug flag

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add openshift-eng/ai-helpers jira-validate-blockers

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