Does this skill require external Python dependencies?

No, the script is designed to use Python's standard library only, requiring only Python 3.6+ and network access to the Sippy API endpoint.

Can this skill be used to find the previous release version?

Yes, the JSON output includes a 'previous_release' field that allows you to navigate the version sequence programmatically.

Does this skill support OKD or ARO releases?

Yes, it supports various OpenShift flavors by using specific identifiers such as '4.21-okd' or 'aro-production' as recognized by the Sippy API.

What is the Sippy API used for in this skill?

The Sippy API provides release-specific metadata and GA dates for the OpenShift ecosystem, which this skill queries to provide accurate version data to the assistant.

How do I identify if an OpenShift release is still in development?

The skill returns a 'ga' field; if this field is null, the release is still in development. If it contains a timestamp, the release has reached General Availability.

OpenShift Release Metadata Fetcher

Name: OpenShift Release Metadata Fetcher
Author: openshift-eng

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分析与监控

Fetches OpenShift release timelines, GA dates, and development metadata from the Sippy API.

This skill enables Claude to retrieve critical lifecycle information for OpenShift releases by interfacing directly with the Sippy API. It provides structured data regarding General Availability (GA) dates, development start times, and release sequences, allowing developers and SREs to validate version existence and contextually analyze release timelines. By automating the lookup of version metadata, it streamlines dependency management and provides essential context for regression analysis and component health monitoring.

主要功能

0129 GitHub stars

02Retrieves GA and development start dates for specific OpenShift versions

03Identifies release sequence and previous version mappings

04Validates version existence within the Sippy ecosystem

05Outputs structured JSON for seamless integration with other diagnostic tools

06Distinguishes between 'In Development' and 'GA'd' release statuses

使用场景

01Providing version context for regression tracking and component health reporting

02Determining if a specific OpenShift release is currently in development or publicly available

03Calculating the duration of a release's development cycle for planning and analysis

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add openshift-eng/ai-helpers get-release-dates

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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