AI Agent Go-Live Checklist

AI Agent Go-Live Checklist is a practical final review before an AI agent moves from testing to real use. Use this checklist when a workflow is no longer just a private experiment and may affect users, content, cloud costs, support messages, files, accounts or production systems.

The safest beginner rule is simple: an AI agent should not go live until it has logs, limits, human approval, a rollback path and a clear definition of what it is allowed to do.

Interactive Go-Live Checklist

Is your AI agent ready to go live?

Check the controls you already have. The score updates automatically and tells you whether the workflow is ready for a private test, controlled pilot or public launch.

Readiness score 0/10

Not ready: keep the workflow private and draft-only until basic controls exist.

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Go-live decision: should this agent be public?

QuestionSafe answer before go-liveIf the answer is no
Does the agent have one clear task?Yes, the workflow has a narrow goal and known output type.Keep it in testing.
Can the agent spend money?No, or spending is limited and monitored.Add billing limits first.
Can the agent publish, send or delete?No for beginners, or only with human approval.Switch to draft-only mode.
Are logs enabled?Yes, every run records input type, tool use, output, approval and failure reason.Add logging before launch.
Is there a rollback path?Yes, you can disable keys, stop the server, restore backup or disconnect webhooks quickly.Create rollback instructions first.
Is private data protected?Yes, sensitive input is limited, hidden or excluded.Fix privacy handling before launch.

24-hour pre-launch checklist

  1. Define the agent level. Decide whether the workflow is Level 0 draft-only, Level 1 suggestion-only, Level 2 approval-required or higher.
  2. Freeze the first use case. Do not add extra tools or extra channels during the final test.
  3. Set API spending limits. Add provider-side limits, alerts or budget monitoring before other users can trigger runs.
  4. Check rate limits. Confirm what happens if the API returns errors, timeout, quota exceeded or rate-limit responses.
  5. Test failure cases. Try empty input, confusing input, private input, long input and unsupported requests.
  6. Review permissions. Start with read-only or draft-only access wherever possible.
  7. Confirm human approval. Any send, publish, delete, payment, account change or production change should require review.
  8. Verify logs. Logs should show what happened without exposing secrets, passwords, API keys or private customer data.
  9. Create rollback instructions. Write the exact steps to disable the workflow, revoke keys, stop the server or restore a backup.
  10. Run one final realistic test. Use a real-world example, inspect the output and confirm the workflow behaves as expected.

Minimum logging fields

Log fieldWhy it matters
TimestampShows when the run happened.
Workflow nameSeparates support, content, monitoring and other workflows.
Input categoryShows what type of request triggered the agent without storing unnecessary private details.
Model usedHelps debug cost, quality and latency problems.
Tools usedShows whether the agent searched, called an API, read files or prepared an action.
Output typeDraft, suggestion, alert, summary, classification or action request.
Approval statusApproved, rejected, edited, escalated or blocked.
Error reasonNeeded for debugging and incident review.
Estimated costHelps detect expensive loops or unexpected usage.

Rollback plan template

workflow_name: support_reply_draft
owner: site_admin
risk_level: Level 2 approval-required
rollback_steps:
  - disable public trigger
  - revoke or rotate model API key
  - stop VPS service or container
  - disconnect webhook or channel integration
  - restore last known good backup if needed
  - review logs before re-enabling
emergency_contact: site_admin

Red flags: do not go live yet

  • The agent can send messages without review.
  • The agent can publish content publicly without review.
  • The agent can delete, overwrite or edit production data.
  • The agent can use paid APIs without spending limits.
  • The agent logs private data, API keys or passwords.
  • The workflow fails silently.
  • No one knows how to disable it quickly.
  • The project owner cannot explain the monthly cost risk.

GPUJet rule: a beginner agent is ready to go live only when it is useful, limited, logged, reversible and approved by a human for risky actions.

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