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This module is part of the CodeRiskTools Developer Safety Kit
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FAQ
- Does this only work for Gumroad products?
- The kit is designed specifically for Gumroad product launches, but the checklists and validation scripts apply to any digital product launch on any platform.
- What does the QA validation check?
- It checks 6 categories: listing completeness, file integrity, pricing and availability, SEO and meta tags, buyer-facing content quality, and post-launch monitoring setup.
- Does it require access to my Gumroad account?
- No. The validation scripts check what buyers see publicly. Listing optimization templates are included for manual implementation in your Gumroad dashboard.
- Can I use this for client launches?
- Yes. The commercial license allows unlimited products and unlimited clients.
- What if I need a refund?
- Refund requests handled under the published Terms and applicable law. No questions asked.
Use Cases
- Publishing a new Gumroad ZIP product — Run the checklist before publishing to verify file integrity, listing accuracy, and public URL access.
- Updating an existing Gumroad product — Verify the new ZIP is attached, the old file is removed, listing copy matches contents, and the public page is correct.
- Launching a digital product on Gumroad for the first time — Follow the step-by-step checklist to avoid common mistakes: wrong price, missing files, broken links, or draft-only listing.
- Bundle or variant setup — Verify that all bundle products and variant files are correctly linked and that buyers receive the right files.
Gumroad Product Launch QA Kit
Launch ZIP products on Gumroad without shipping the wrong file, unclear copy, or broken delivery.
What it does
This kit gives technical product sellers a repeatable pre-publish gate for Gumroad launches: listing QA, ZIP integrity, SHA256 manifest, support/refund templates, and a local validator script.
Included
- Launch readiness checklist
- Gumroad listing checklist
- ZIP/package QA checklist
- Post-launch smoke test checklist
- Refund/support response templates
- Product manifest template
- Local validator script and example product folder
Who it is for
- Gumroad sellers
- indie developers
- digital product creators
- WordPress and e-commerce operators
- small agencies shipping ZIP/template products
v1.1.0 update: includes a no-auth public smoke checker, release evidence checklist, launch report template, and verified ZIP package SHA256 0b943ccb605eac4749b1719357f000e5744c4cd8c12da7f3cf93d144bfcbed22.
How to use this kit
- Download the ZIP from Gumroad and extract it into a launch folder for your digital product.
- Copy the product manifest template and fill in product name, price, buyer, ZIP filename, limitations, support policy, and public URLs.
- Run the local validator against your product folder before publishing.
- Use the launch, listing, ZIP QA, smoke-test, and release-evidence checklists before clicking Publish.
- After publishing, run the public smoke checks and save the launch evidence report.
Best first use: validate one existing ZIP product and fix every FAIL before changing your listing.
Real Validator Output
Run the Gumroad Launch QA validator against your product folder before publishing. Here is the actual output:
$ python3 validate_gumroad_launch_pack.py examples/example-product/
PASS
- manifest: PASS
- product_name: present
- version: present
- price_usd: present
- sha256: present (valid 64-hex)
- limitations: present
- support_policy_file: present
- sha256: PASS (matches manifest)
- zip integrity: PASS (ZIP verified, all entries readable)
- banned files: PASS (no __pycache__/.pyc/.env found)
- README.md: present
- QUICK_START.md: present
- at least one limitation: PASS
And the public smoke test after publishing:
$ python3 gumroad_public_smoke.py examples/example-product/
PASS
- manifest: PASS
- sha256: PASS
- zip integrity: PASS
- banned files: PASS
The validator checks your manifest, SHA256, ZIP integrity, banned files, and required documentation — before you click Publish. Real tool, real output, zero mock data.
Related Products
- Current CodeRiskTools catalog
- CodeRiskTools Scanner 3.0.0 is the current public scanner: MIT-licensed and free on GitHub for local secret and configuration-change review.
- Compare all products →
Proof & Sample Output
See Gumroad QA Kit Sample Output in action:
https://gist.github.com/9batalion/b0be063cfff35e4bc09539284813ebf0
https://gist.github.com/9batalion/b0be063cfff35e4bc09539284813ebf0
Honest limitations
This kit does not guarantee sales, replace legal/tax advice, or upload your product for you. It helps you launch a real product cleanly and avoid preventable operational mistakes.
🎁 Retired: 5-Point AI Code Review Checklist
Before launching on Gumroad, make sure your AI-generated code is safe. Our free 5-point checklist helps you review every AI change — a natural first step before running launch QA.
Safety Kit retired — current catalog
This legacy public checkout has been withdrawn; existing buyers retain access.
What’s Included
- Full Python source code (stdlib-only, no dependencies)
- Product listing checklist (6 categories, 30+ items)
- QA validation script with 30+ automated checks
- Launch readiness report template
- Post-launch monitoring script
- Customer support; refund requests handled under the published Terms and applicable law
v1.1.2 update: JSON + severity output
This kit now includes machine-readable JSON validation output and severity triage for automation-friendly QA reports.
- JSON reports for CI handoff, release evidence, and repeatable QA records.
- Severity levels: critical, high, medium, and low.
- Launch blocker summary so operators can quickly see whether a release is safe to ship.
Sample JSON/severity output
The v1.1.2 validator can produce a machine-readable report for release evidence, CI handoff, or operator review. This sample came from the included example product folder.
{
"tool": "gumroad_product_launch_qa_validator",
"version": "1.1.2",
"timestamp_utc": "2026-07-01T20:50:54.794424+00:00",
"target": "/tmp/coderisktools_complete_zip_qa_786229https://coderisktools.store/products/examples/example-product",
"status": "PASS",
"summary": {
"passed": true,
"finding_count": 0,
"critical_count": 0,
"high_count": 0,
"medium_count": 0,
"low_count": 0
},
"findings": []
}
Severity summary helps separate launch blockers from low-risk cleanup before publishing a Gumroad product.
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Pair It With
If you use the Gumroad Product Launch QA Kit, pair it with:
- Safety Kit retired — current catalog — verify your WordPress site after theme/plugin updates too
- CodeRiskTools Scanner 3.0.0 is the current public scanner: MIT-licensed and free on GitHub for local secret and configuration-change review.
Honest Limitations
- Runs locally — no need to share your Gumroad credentials with any external service.
- Checks standard Gumroad product launch indicators — complex product configurations may need additional manual verification.
- Focuses on launch QA — it does not test payment processing, refund flows, or customer-facing pages beyond what the API reveals.
- JSON output requires a CI pipeline or manual review to act on findings.