pre-mortem

Analyze PRD launch risks and generate a PreMortem report file.

5|2|Updated Mar 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tarunccet/pm-skills --skill pre-mortem-tarunccet
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Skill: pre-mortem
Source: https://github.com/tarunccet/pm-skills/tree/main/pm-execution/skills/pre-mortem
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tarunccet/pm-skills --skill pre-mortem-tarunccet

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Pre-mortem risk analysis helps teams proactively surface real risks, perceived concerns, and unspoken worries before launch by imagining failure and working backward to mitigation strategies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phase 0: Context Confirmation to summarize provided context and identify gaps.
  • Gather the PRD and run structured risk identification, categorize risks into Tigers, Paper Tigers, and Elephants, and assign actions.
  • Classify Tigers by urgency (Launch-Blocking, Fast-Follow, Track) and generate concrete mitigations with owners and due dates.
  • Produce a standardized PreMortem report and save as PreMortem-[product-name]-[date].md.

Quick Start

Provide the PRD and context, and I will generate the Pre-Mortem analysis report.

Frequently Asked Questions about pre-mortem

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

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How do I conduct a pre-mortem risk analysis for a product launch?

Pre-mortem analysis proactively surfaces real risks, perceived concerns, and unspoken worries by imagining launch failure and working backward to mitigation strategies. It categorizes identified risks into Tigers, Paper Tigers, and Elephants for targeted action.

How do I categorize product launch risks using a PRD?

Categorize launch risks from a PRD by classifying them into Tigers, Paper Tigers, and Elephants. Tigers are further classified by urgency as Launch-Blocking, Fast-Follow, or Track to generate concrete mitigations with designated owners and due dates.

Can I generate action plans with owners and due dates from a launch risk assessment?

Yes, you can generate action plans from a launch risk assessment. The pre-mortem process assigns concrete mitigations to identified risks, tagging urgency as Launch-Blocking, Fast-Follow, or Track, and specifying owners and due dates for accountability.

What is the best way to document pre-mortem risks for sprint reviews?

The best way to document pre-mortem risks is generating a standardized PreMortem-[product-name]-[date].md report. This output captures Phase 0 context, risk categorization, urgency tagging, and actionable mitigations for sprint reviews and go-to-market preparations.

Does pre-mortem analysis work for go-to-market preparations without a complete PRD?

Pre-mortem analysis handles go-to-market preparations by confirming Phase 0 context to summarize provided information and identify gaps. Even without a complete PRD, it structures risk identification and categorizes perceived concerns into actionable mitigation strategies.