postmortem-writing

Generate blameless postmortem documents from structured incident details.

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npx skills add https://github.com/wshobson/agents --skill postmortem-writing-wshobson
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Skill: postmortem-writing
Source: https://github.com/wshobson/agents/tree/main/plugins/incident-response/skills/postmortem-writing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wshobson/agents --skill postmortem-writing-wshobson

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you create comprehensive, blameless postmortem documents that drive organizational learning and prevent future incidents.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Root Cause Analysis: Guides you through identifying the true causes of an incident using methods like the 5 Whys.
  • Timeline Construction: Helps build a clear, chronological sequence of events.
  • Action Item Generation: Facilitates the creation of actionable, prioritized tasks to address identified weaknesses.
  • Use Case: After a critical service outage, use this Skill to structure your investigation, document findings, and ensure clear steps are taken to prevent recurrence.

Quick Start

Use the postmortem-writing skill to draft a postmortem document for the recent payment processing outage.

Frequently Asked Questions about postmortem-writing

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 incident?

To write a blameless postmortem, input structured incident details to generate a document guiding root cause analysis, timeline construction, and actionable item creation for organizational learning.

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

Root cause analysis for incident response is conducted by applying techniques like the 5 Whys to identify true underlying causes, then documenting findings within a structured postmortem report to prevent recurrence.

How do I create an incident timeline for a postmortem document?

Creating an incident timeline involves inputting chronological event details into the postmortem generator, which structures the sequence of events to clarify incident progression and response actions.

How do I generate action items to prevent future incidents?

Generating action items to prevent future incidents requires summarizing identified weaknesses from the postmortem analysis, which the Skill translates into prioritized, actionable tasks.

Do I need structured input to document an incident review?

Yes, documenting an incident review requires structured input on incident details to produce a comprehensive postmortem report that effectively drives blameless culture and process improvement.