black-mirror-auditor

Audit products across eight harm dimensions using the Black Mirror Exercise framework.

Updated May 19, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/lord-vinayak/orive-reqcap --skill black-mirror-auditor
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Skill: black-mirror-auditor
Source: https://github.com/lord-vinayak/orive-reqcap/tree/main/.claude/skills/ethics/black-mirror-auditor_
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lord-vinayak/orive-reqcap --skill black-mirror-auditor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps identify ethical risks and unintended harms in prototypes, products, features, or design concepts using the Black Mirror Exercise framework.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Ethical Risk Audit: Conduct a structured ethical risk audit by imagining the product as a Black Mirror episode.
  • 8 Harm Dimensions: Assess psychological, financial, privacy, power, social, equity, identity, and systemic risks.
  • Mitigation Strategies: Generate concrete mitigation strategies informed by regulatory frameworks and real-world harm precedents.
  • Use Case: Before launching a new feature, use this Skill to uncover potential ethical issues and develop strategies to mitigate them.

Quick Start

Run a Black Mirror Audit on your new feature using the black-mirror-auditor skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about black-mirror-auditor

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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What is an ethical risk audit for product design?

An ethical risk audit identifies unintended harms in product features by evaluating potential scenarios across eight harm dimensions, including privacy, equity, and psychology, to surface issues before launch.

How do I assess unintended harms in a new product feature?

Assess unintended harms by applying the Black Mirror Exercise framework, which imagines your product as a dystopian scenario to evaluate psychological, financial, and systemic risks across eight specific dimensions.

Can I use the Black Mirror framework for regulatory compliance checks?

Yes, the Black Mirror framework supports regulatory compliance by generating concrete mitigation strategies informed by real-world harm precedents and regulatory frameworks after evaluating potential ethical risks.

What harm dimensions are evaluated in a Black Mirror audit?

A Black Mirror audit evaluates eight harm dimensions: psychological, financial, privacy, power, social, equity, identity, and systemic risks to provide a comprehensive ethical assessment of your design concept.

When should I conduct an ethical risk assessment during product development?

Conduct an ethical risk assessment before launching a new feature or prototype. Identifying unintended harms early allows you to develop and integrate concrete mitigation strategies into your product mechanics.

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