Incident Response

Guide structured incident response from alert detection to post-mortem.

2|Updated Oct 15, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/cyperx84/claude-code-plugin-examples --skill incident-response-cyperx84
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Skill: Incident Response
Source: https://github.com/cyperx84/claude-code-plugin-examples/tree/main/examples/03-advanced/devops-plugin/skills/incident-response
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cyperx84/claude-code-plugin-examples --skill incident-response-cyperx84

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured approach to detecting, triaging, and resolving production incidents, enabling faster restoration and clearer post-mortems.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detection & Triage: Guides alert triage and severity assignment to prioritize fixes.
  • Structured Response: Provides playbooks, roles, and communications templates to standardize incident handling.
  • Post-Mortems & Prevention: Includes post-mortem templates and preventive measures to reduce recurrence.

Quick Start

When an incident occurs, initiate the incident-response workflow and follow the runbooks to assess severity, assign roles, communicate with stakeholders, and document the timeline.

Frequently Asked Questions about Incident Response

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

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How do I structure incident response for production outages?

Structure incident response by applying standardized runbooks, assigning severity levels, defining roles, and using communication templates to ensure consistent, auditable handling of production outages from detection to post-mortem.

What is the best way to assign severity levels during incident triage?

Assign severity levels during incident triage by following structured playbooks that evaluate the impact of production degradations, allowing teams to prioritize fixes and orchestrate a fast, structured incident response.

How do I conduct a root cause analysis and post-mortem after an incident?

Conduct a root cause analysis and post-mortem by utilizing provided templates to document the incident timeline, establish preventive measures, and ensure clear, auditable post-mortems that reduce recurrence.

Can I use this incident management workflow for stakeholder communications?

Yes, you can use this incident management workflow for stakeholder communications by applying built-in communication templates, which standardize updates and ensure consistent messaging throughout the incident response lifecycle.

Do I need predefined runbooks to start an SRE incident workflow?

You do not need predefined runbooks to start; this workflow provides structured playbooks and role definitions to guide SRE incident management from initial alert detection through to resolution and post-mortem documentation.