Release smoke test

Run a small, repeatable smoke test before each release

A release smoke test should answer whether the critical path is alive after a deploy. Uptraq makes that flow project-based: check the release, repair blockers, recheck, then watch the targets that matter.

Critical-path target checks
Recheck diff after fixes
Repair Prompt for blockers
Launch Watch after deploy

Launch report

Release smoke test

Ready to recheck
Score
88
Blockers
0
Warnings
3
Critical-path target checks
Passed evidence is stored with the run.
Recheck diff after fixes
Warning evidence is stored with the run.
Repair Prompt for blockers
Passed evidence is stored with the run.
Launch Watch can use the same targets after release.
What Uptraq checks

Release readiness with inspectable evidence

These pages are focused on the pre-launch workflow. Monitoring stays available after release, but the first job is to find launch blockers early.

Critical paths first

For small teams, the best smoke test is narrow: validate the URLs and endpoints that would immediately block revenue, onboarding, or support.

Homepage or app entry URL
API health and version endpoint
Checkout or payment callback URL
Webhook and background job heartbeat URL

Evidence instead of vibes

A useful smoke test produces a record: what passed, what failed, what changed after the recheck, and what should be watched after launch.

Readiness score and launch decision
Blockers, warnings, and passed findings
Recheck comparison for resolved and new findings
Disclaimer that reports reduce risk but do not guarantee a perfect launch

Designed for AI-built apps

AI-built apps still need external verification. Uptraq gives coding agents and human developers concrete evidence instead of vague release notes.

Repair Prompts for launch blockers
Incident Fix Briefs when a monitor breaks
Recovery criteria based on healthy checks
No automatic code changes or unsafe production actions
Workflow

From launch target to post-launch watch

01

Define the smoke scope

Pick the few endpoints that must work for the release to be safe.

02

Run Full Launch Cycle

Store the report and make blockers visible before rollout.

03

Recheck after fixes

Confirm the same scope after code or configuration changes.

04

Arm monitoring

Start Launch Watch so the same targets stay visible after release.

Plan fit

Use pre-launch checks without forcing monitoring-first adoption

Some customers only need launch checks. Some only need monitors. Paid LaunchOps plans connect both workflows when a product needs the full loop.

Free
Good for one basic monthly smoke check.
Solo
Good for small products with one monthly release cycle.
Pro
Good for repeated release teams with several projects and more rechecks.
Agency
Good for client release reviews and portfolio launch operations.
FAQ

Common questions

Is this the same as Playwright E2E testing?

No. Uptraq checks public release targets from the outside. It complements full browser E2E suites rather than replacing deep UI automation.

Can it run before every deploy?

Use Basic Launch Checks for lightweight validation and Full Launch Cycles when you need a stored report, recheck, and repair workflow.

What happens after the smoke test passes?

You can start Launch Watch to monitor the same critical targets during the release window.