failure-predictor

Apply pre-mortem analysis to decisions and planned actions for failure risk identification.

Updated Jun 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/z1439527767/claude-config --skill failure-predictor
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Skill: failure-predictor
Source: https://github.com/z1439527767/claude-config/tree/main/skills/imported/failure-predictor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/z1439527767/claude-config --skill failure-predictor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams identify hidden failure modes before committing to high-risk decisions by using pre-mortem analysis to imagine failure has already occurred and trace causes backward.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pre-Mortem Risk Analysis: Creates realistic failure scenarios and works backward to uncover root causes before execution.
  • Risk Scoring and Mitigation: Evaluates causes by likelihood and impact, then defines actions to kill, prevent, or detect risks.
  • Use Case: Before a production deployment or architecture change, use this Skill to uncover rollback issues, data risks, security gaps, and operational weaknesses.

Quick Start

Use the failure-predictor skill to analyze the risks of my planned database migration and recommend mitigation steps.

Frequently Asked Questions about failure-predictor

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

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How do I run a pre-mortem analysis for a planned production deployment?

To run a pre-mortem analysis for a production deployment, you simulate realistic failure scenarios and trace root causes backward. The Skill performs structured failure simulation, backward cause analysis, and risk scoring to evaluate irreversible deployment risks before execution.

What is pre-mortem risk analysis and when should I use it for architecture changes?

Pre-mortem risk analysis is a technique that imagines a decision has failed and works backward to uncover root causes. You should use it for architecture changes, data migrations, security updates, and major refactors to identify hidden failure modes before committing to irreversible actions.

Can I use this to evaluate data migration risks and rollback issues?

Yes, you can use this Skill to evaluate data migration risks and rollback issues. It applies pre-mortem analysis to uncover operational weaknesses, security gaps, and data risks by creating realistic failure scenarios and tracing causes backward to support safer go or no-go decisions.

How does risk scoring and mitigation planning work for major refactors?

Risk scoring and mitigation planning for major refactors works by evaluating uncovered causes through likelihood and impact metrics. The Skill then defines specific mitigation actions to kill, prevent, or detect risks, supporting structured go or no-go decisions for high-risk technical changes.

What's the best way to identify hidden failure modes before a security update?

The best way to identify hidden failure modes before a security update is applying pre-mortem analysis. This Skill simulates realistic failure scenarios, performs backward cause analysis, and scores risks by likelihood and impact to generate mitigation plans for safer deployment safety.