postmortem-writer

Generate comprehensive blameless postmortems from structured incident data.

5|Updated Dec 31, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/patricio0312rev/skillset --skill postmortem-writer-patricio0312rev
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Skill: postmortem-writer
Source: https://github.com/patricio0312rev/skillset/tree/main/templates/performance/postmortem-writer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/patricio0312rev/skillset --skill postmortem-writer-patricio0312rev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Streamlines the creation of comprehensive postmortem documents for incidents, ensuring consistency, blameless analysis, and actionable ownership.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured templates including timeline, root cause analysis, contributing factors, action items, and ownership.
  • Supports RCA and blameless postmortems for incident reviews, post-incident learning, and knowledge sharing.
  • Facilitates organizational learning by standardizing reporting and follow-up tasks.

Quick Start

Collect incident data and let the writer generate a complete postmortem with all sections.

Frequently Asked Questions about postmortem-writer

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

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How do I write a blameless postmortem after an SRE incident?

A blameless postmortem requires a structured incident timeline, impact assessment, contributing factors, and ownership details to generate a comprehensive RCA report focused on systemic learning rather than individual fault.

What is included in a standard RCA document for incident reviews?

A standard RCA document includes structured templates covering the incident timeline, root cause analysis, contributing factors, action items, and ownership details to facilitate post-incident learning and knowledge sharing.

Can I generate post-incident learning reports from an on-call runbook?

Yes, you can generate post-incident learning reports by applying structured incident data from on-call runbooks to produce complete postmortem documents with standardized action items and ownership tracking.

What incident data do I need to prepare to create a postmortem?

You need to prepare a structured incident timeline, an impact assessment, contributing factors, and ownership details to create a complete postmortem report that drives actionable organizational learning.

Does this approach work for standardizing action items across engineering teams?

Yes, generating postmortems this way standardizes reporting and follow-up tasks across engineering teams, ensuring consistent action items and ownership accountability for organizational learning.