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pre-mortem

Analyze product launch PRDs to identify and categorize potential risks.

1|Updated Mar 11, 2026
Search Tags:#product launch#strategy#prd#mitigation#risk analysis#pre-mortem
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npx skills add https://github.com/autostay-kr/autostay-skills --skill pre-mortem-autostay-kr
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Skill: pre-mortem
Source: https://github.com/autostay-kr/autostay-skills/tree/main/pm/skills/pre-mortem
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/autostay-kr/autostay-skills --skill pre-mortem-autostay-kr

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps proactively identify potential risks and failure points for a product launch or PRD, preventing costly mistakes and ensuring a smoother release.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Risk Identification: Uncovers potential issues that could derail a product launch.
  • Risk Categorization: Classifies risks into "Tigers" (real problems), "Paper Tigers" (overblown concerns), and "Elephants" (unspoken worries).
  • Action Planning: Develops mitigation strategies for critical, launch-blocking risks.
  • Use Case: Before launching a new subscription tier, use this Skill to anticipate what could go wrong, such as customer confusion about pricing or technical issues with the billing system, and plan how to address these issues proactively.

Quick Start

Run a pre-mortem risk analysis on the attached PRD document.

Frequently Asked Questions about pre-mortem

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I identify potential risks before a product launch?▼

Pre-mortem risk analysis anticipates failure by imagining future scenarios where a product launch fails, categorizing identified issues into Tigers, Paper Tigers, and Elephants based on their validity and impact.

What is the difference between Tigers, Paper Tigers, and Elephants in risk analysis?▼

Tigers are real launch-blocking problems, Paper Tigers are overblown concerns, and Elephants are unspoken worries. Pre-mortem analysis evaluates and categorizes launch risks into these three distinct groups.

How do I prioritize launch-blocking risks from a PRD?▼

Tigers are categorized by urgency into Launch-Blocking, Fast-Follow, and Track classifications. This prioritization framework ensures mitigation plans target the most critical product launch risks first.

Can I use a pre-mortem analysis for a new subscription tier launch?▼

Yes, pre-mortem analysis evaluates new subscription tier launches by forecasting specific failure scenarios like customer pricing confusion or billing system faults, then generating targeted mitigation strategies to prevent them.

What do I need to conduct a pre-mortem risk assessment?▼

Conducting a pre-mortem risk assessment requires thorough product documentation, such as a PRD, and relevant market context. These inputs enable the analysis to accurately project failure scenarios and categorize risks.

How do I create a mitigation plan for product launch risks?▼

Mitigation plans are developed by categorizing risks into Tigers, Paper Tigers, and Elephants, then classifying Tigers by urgency. Actionable strategies are generated specifically for critical launch-blocking issues to ensure release success.

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