BASIC_ARCHIVAL_CHECKLIST.md

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Repository Archival Checklist	archive

CMS.gov Repository Archival Checklist

Use this checklist to ensure all necessary tasks are completed before archiving your repository.

Repository Metadata

In code.json:

• Change status to archival
• Add archived to tags
• Review all fields to ensure project metadata is correct and accurate.

Documentation

• Clearly state at the top the README that the project has been deprecated and will no longer be updated.
• Include suggestions for alternate projects that provide similar functionality (if applicable).
• Update all project documentation (wikis, websites, and other documentation)

Issues Management

• Review all open issues
  • Close all fixed issues
  • Comment on unresolved issues to provide context
  • Apply appropriate labels to issues
  • Close issues as won't fix where applicable

Security Review

• Review repository for secrets and keys
• Check for any Personal Identifiable Information (PII)
• Remove or redact any sensitive information found

Repository Access

• Review and audit committer access permissions
• Remove access for users who no longer need it

Cleanup

• Delete all inactive branches
• Remove any unnecessary files or artifacts

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Note: Once all items are checked off, the repository is ready for archival.