critique

Identify failure modes, edge cases, and exploitable gaps in plans, code, or designs.

4|1|Updated Jan 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/synaptiai/agent-capability-standard --skill critique-synaptiai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: critique
Source: https://github.com/synaptiai/agent-capability-standard/tree/main/skills/critique
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/synaptiai/agent-capability-standard --skill critique-synaptiai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Find failure modes, edge cases, ambiguities, and exploit paths in plans, code, or designs. Use when reviewing proposals, auditing security, stress-testing logic, or validating assumptions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Systematic critique of targets to surface failure modes, edge cases, and exploits with actionable findings.
  • Generates structured recommendations, risk summaries, and mitigation plans for safe deployments.
  • Use Case: Review a plan or codebase to quickly identify critical risks and propose concrete fixes.

Quick Start

Provide a target artifact and optional focus areas to guide the critique.

Frequently Asked Questions about critique

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

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How do I identify failure modes and edge cases in a software design?

A security review identifies exploitable gaps and failure modes in code or plans by analyzing the target artifact. It produces structured findings with severity ratings, reproduction steps, and formal risk summaries to guide safe deployments.

What is the best way to audit a project plan for potential risks?

The best way to audit a project plan for risks is to perform a systematic critique that validates assumptions and stress-tests logic. This process surfaces critical vulnerabilities and provides actionable mitigation plans to ensure safe execution.

How do I generate a risk summary with actionable mitigations for my codebase?

You generate a risk summary with actionable mitigations by providing your codebase or design artifact for critique. The analysis outputs structured recommendations, formal risk summaries, and concrete fixes based on identified failure modes and evidence anchors.

Can I use this for security reviews and plan assessments across different systems?

Yes, you can use this critique process for security reviews and plan assessments across software, systems, and processes. It systematically identifies failure modes, edge cases, and exploit paths, delivering structured findings and mitigation plans regardless of the target system.

What do I need to provide to start a code review for failure modes and edge cases?

To start a code review for failure modes, you simply provide a target artifact such as a plan, codebase, or design document. You can also specify optional focus areas to guide the critique and tailor the risk analysis to your specific concerns.