postmortem-writing

Generate blameless postmortem documents with root cause analysis and action items.

1|Updated Feb 6, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/Adam-Guerin/Asmblr --skill postmortem-writing-adam-guerin

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Skill: postmortem-writing
Source: https://github.com/Adam-Guerin/Asmblr/tree/main/skills/postmortem-writing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Adam-Guerin/Asmblr --skill postmortem-writing-adam-guerin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you create comprehensive, blameless postmortems that identify root causes, facilitate learning, and prevent future incidents.

Core Features & Use Cases

Root Cause Analysis: Guides you through identifying the underlying reasons for an incident.
Timeline Construction: Helps build a clear chronological sequence of events.
Action Item Generation: Facilitates the creation of actionable steps to prevent recurrence.
Blameless Culture Promotion: Emphasizes learning and system improvement over individual blame.
Use Case: After a critical service outage, use this Skill to structure the postmortem document, ensuring all key aspects like impact, timeline, root cause, and lessons learned are covered effectively.

Quick Start

Use the postmortem-writing skill to draft a postmortem document for a recent incident.

Frequently Asked Questions about postmortem-writing

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

FAQPage Schema

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

A blameless postmortem focuses on system improvement and organizational learning rather than individual fault. It uses structured templates to construct an incident timeline, identify root causes through methods like the 5 Whys, and generate actionable items to prevent future recurrence.

What is the best way to perform root cause analysis for incident response?▼

The best way to perform root cause analysis during incident response is by applying the 5 Whys method within a structured postmortem template. This helps document the incident timeline and facilitates organizational learning to improve future responses.

How do I construct an incident timeline for a postmortem document?▼

Construct an incident timeline by chronologically ordering the events of the incident. A structured postmortem template helps map this sequence, ensuring you capture the impact, root cause, and lessons learned effectively for incident management and review.

Can I use this approach for a critical service outage postmortem?▼

Yes, you can use this approach for a critical service outage postmortem. It structures the document to cover key aspects like impact assessment, timeline construction, root cause analysis, and lessons learned to facilitate incident review and organizational learning.

How do I generate actionable items to prevent incident recurrence?▼

Generate actionable items to prevent incident recurrence by identifying underlying root causes through the 5 Whys method and documenting specific follow-up steps. This structured postmortem process ensures accountability and improves incident management.