What problem does it solve?
This Skill helps engineering teams prevent cascading failures by proactively scanning all engine phases prior to a cycle run. It validates dependency flow between ctx fields, checks for proper sheet headers, detects risky code patterns, and flags cascade risks that could derail cycle execution.
Core Features & Use Cases
- ctx field dependency verification across Phase 5 sub-engines and related phases to ensure data is written before it is read.
- Sheet header alignment and write-pattern validation across phase directories to prevent silent data loss.
- Detection of deterministic programming issues, including Math.random() usage, that could affect reproducibility.
- Neighborhood reference validation to ensure only canonical Oakland districts are referenced.
- Write-intent target validation to confirm target sheets exist and are writable.
- Timely risk reporting that produces a structured report highlighting file:line references and recommended mitigations.
Quick Start
Run the pre-mortem scan before starting a new cycle to generate a risk report and catch potential cascading failures early.