pm-postmortem-writer

Generate structured postmortem reports from launch goals, timeline records, and outcome data.

14|4|Updated Mar 31, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/zephyrwang6/allSkills --skill pm-postmortem-writer
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Skill: pm-postmortem-writer
Source: https://github.com/zephyrwang6/allSkills/tree/main/pm-postmortem-writer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zephyrwang6/allSkills --skill pm-postmortem-writer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps turn scattered launch notes, metrics, and incident records into a structured postmortem report that explains what happened, why it happened, and what should change next.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Goal-vs-result review: Compares planned objectives with actual outcomes and highlights gaps with concrete numbers.
  • Root-cause analysis: Uses 5-Why, timeline analysis, and related methods to trace deviations back to controllable causes.
  • Lessons and actions: Captures what went well, what should stop, and assigns clear owners and deadlines for follow-up actions.
  • Use cases: Version launches, feature rollouts, incident RCA reports, OKR retrospectives, quarterly reviews, and A/B experiment summaries.

Quick Start

Ask the Skill to write a postmortem from your launch goals, timeline, results, issues, and owners, and it will return a structured report with action items.

Frequently Asked Questions about pm-postmortem-writer

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

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How do I write a postmortem report for a product launch?

To write a postmortem report, provide your launch goals, timeline records, outcome data, and issue lists. The process generates a structured document comparing planned objectives against actual results and assigning action items.

What is root cause analysis in a retrospective?

Root cause analysis in a retrospective traces deviations back to controllable causes using methods like 5-Why and timeline analysis. It identifies why specific issues occurred during a launch or incident to prevent recurrence.

Can I use a postmortem template for OKR retrospectives and A/B experiment summaries?

Yes, you can use a postmortem template for OKR retrospectives and A/B experiment summaries. The process adapts to feature rollouts and quarterly reviews by comparing goal-versus-result data and extracting lessons learned.

What is the best way to document action items with owners and deadlines?

The best way to document action items is to capture what went well, what should stop, and assign clear owners and deadlines for follow-up actions. This ensures accountability after the root cause analysis is complete.

Does incident root cause analysis require goal-versus-result comparison?

Yes, incident root cause analysis requires goal-versus-result comparison to highlight gaps with concrete numbers. This comparison contextualizes the incident's impact and frames the subsequent 5-Why investigation.

What do I need to generate a structured launch review?

To generate a structured launch review, you need launch goals, timeline records, outcome data, and issue lists. These inputs enable the system to perform multi-layer root-cause analysis and produce actionable follow-up steps.