Runbook 17 — Release gate agent

This preview outlines the capability introduced by this runbook and the role it plays in the larger automation system.

What this runbook does

Test results alone do not provide release confidence. This runbook defines a deterministic release gate that converts test outcomes into explicit GO, WARN, or BLOCK decisions based on risk, capability impact, and suite intent.

• Decisions are driven by enforceable policy, not interpretation
• Smoke and regression signals are evaluated with distinct intent
• Every decision includes rationale tied to business capability

What it proves

Release decisions can be systematized—eliminating ambiguity and enabling consistent, risk-based delivery.

Access

The full runbook includes decision policy, capability risk mapping, output schema, and CI integration patterns for auditable release control.