JIRA Release Blocker Validator - Implementation Guide

This skill provides detailed implementation guidance for the /jira:validate-blockers command, which helps release managers make data-driven blocker approval/rejection decisions.

When to Use This Skill

This skill is invoked automatically when the /jira:validate-blockers command is executed. It provides step-by-step implementation details for:

• Querying JIRA for proposed release blockers (Release Blocker = Proposed)
• Scoring blockers against Red Hat OpenShift release blocker criteria
• Generating APPROVE/REJECT/DISCUSS recommendations

Prerequisites

• Jira MCP server must be configured (see plugin README)
• MCP tools available: mcp__atlassian__jira_*
• Read-only access to JIRA APIs (no credentials required for public Red Hat JIRA issues)
• For single bug mode: bug must be accessible and exist

Detailed Implementation Steps