capa

Document and resolve process failures through an eight-phase CAPA workflow.

1|Updated Feb 2, 2026

Search Tags:#quality #root-cause #process-improvement #audit-trail #incident-analysis #capa

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npx skills add https://github.com/kyletabor/claude_plugins --skill capa

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Skill: capa
Source: https://github.com/kyletabor/claude_plugins/tree/main/capa/skills/capa
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kyletabor/claude_plugins --skill capa

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

CAPA provides a structured, end-to-end framework to detect, investigate, design, and close corrective and preventive actions for broken processes, ensuring robust root-cause analysis and durable fixes.

Core Features & Use Cases

Defines eight sequential phases (DETECT through CLOSE) to guide teams through failure handling, documentation, and verification.
Tracks root causes, actions, and evidence in a centralized CAPA database (capa_records, root_causes, process_changes, research_findings, changelog) for auditability and learning.
Supports references and templates to standardize investigations, design changes, and re-executions across teams.

Quick Start

Document a failure to create a CAPA record and proceed through the eight phases to validate a durable fix.

Frequently Asked Questions about capa

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

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What is a corrective and preventive action workflow for process failures?▼

A corrective and preventive action (CAPA) workflow systematically documents process failures, performs root-cause analysis, designs process fixes, and verifies durable solutions to prevent recurring incidents. It provides an auditable trail for continuous process improvement.

How do I document root-cause analysis for incident investigation?▼

You document root-cause analysis by capturing incident details within a structured CAPA record. This tracks root causes, research findings, and process changes across sequential phases to ensure a systematic investigation and durable fixes.

How do I structure an audit trail for process improvement changes?▼

Structure an audit trail by logging process changes and evidence into a centralized database schema. This includes tracking capa_records, root_causes, research_findings, and a changelog to provide closed-loop learning and verifiable auditability.

Can I use a structured CAPA framework for team incident analysis?▼

Yes, you can use a structured CAPA framework to standardize incident analysis across teams. It supports references and templates to guide failure handling, design investigations, and process re-executions from detection through closure.

What are the phases of a CAPA process from detection to closure?▼

The CAPA process includes eight sequential phases starting from DETECT through CLOSE. These phases guide teams through failure handling, root-cause analysis, design fixes, and verification to ensure robust incident resolution.

When do I need a closed-loop CAPA system for incident analysis?▼

You need a closed-loop CAPA system when resolving broken processes requires durable fixes and auditability. It enforces structured documentation of process failures, root causes, and process changes to prevent recurring incidents.