post-mortem

Generate structured post-mortems from incident data with timelines and action items.

5|Updated Apr 8, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/JansenAnalytics/claudex --skill post-mortem-jansenanalytics
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Skill: post-mortem
Source: https://github.com/JansenAnalytics/claudex/tree/main/skills/post-mortem
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JansenAnalytics/claudex --skill post-mortem-jansenanalytics

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Incident response teams often spend substantial time compiling, aligning, and documenting lessons learned. This skill generates structured post-mortems to standardize root-cause analysis, timeline construction, impact assessment, and prevention steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured post-mortem generation from incident data
  • Timeline construction and action-item tracking
  • Reusable references and templates for blameless retrospectives

Quick Start

Provide incident details (what happened, when, who noticed) to generate the post-mortem document.

Frequently Asked Questions about post-mortem

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

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How do I automate post-mortem documentation after an incident?

You can automate post-mortem documentation by providing incident details like what happened, when it occurred, and who noticed it. The skill generates a structured document covering timelines, impacts, and prevention actions from this input.

What is a blameless post-mortem and how does it structure root-cause analysis?

A blameless post-mortem is a retrospective focusing on systemic issues rather than individual faults. This skill structures root-cause analysis by automatically assembling incident data into timelines, impact assessments, and action-item tracking using blameless templates.

How do I construct an incident timeline for a retrospective?

To construct an incident timeline for a retrospective, input the sequence of events and detection times from your incident. The skill automatically builds a structured timeline and tracks action items for prevention.

Can I generate post-mortems for engineering teams without manual formatting?

Yes, engineering teams can generate structured post-mortems without manual formatting. The skill uses reusable references and templates to standardize the assembly of incident events, impacts, and prevention steps.

What details do I need to provide for structured incident response documentation?

For structured incident response documentation, you need to provide basic incident details: what happened, when it occurred, and who noticed the event. The skill then automates the assembly of the full post-mortem document.

Does this approach work for tracking action items after a failure?

Yes, this approach works for tracking action items after a failure by embedding prevention steps directly into the generated post-mortem. It standardizes action-item tracking alongside timeline construction and impact assessment.