premortem

Identify potential failure modes and mitigations for plans before execution.

41|3|Updated Jan 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/darkroomengineering/cc-settings --skill premortem
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: premortem
Source: https://github.com/darkroomengineering/cc-settings/tree/main/skills/premortem
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/darkroomengineering/cc-settings --skill premortem

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Premortem analysis helps teams surface hidden risks by imagining the plan has failed and extracting potential failure modes before execution.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Proactive risk identification across technical, operational, and user experience dimensions.
  • Structured guidance on evaluating risk severity and proposing mitigations.
  • Useful during planning, major changes, or before deploying risky features to validate approach and readiness.

Quick Start

Analyze a planned change by describing the plan and asking for a premortem with risks and mitigations.

Frequently Asked Questions about premortem

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

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How do I identify potential failure modes before executing a project plan?

A premortem analysis identifies potential failure modes by imagining a plan has failed, extracting technical, operational, and user experience risks before execution to surface hidden issues proactively.

What is the best way to analyze deployment risks for major project changes?

The best way to analyze deployment risks is applying a structured premortem framework during planning or major changes to evaluate risk severity and propose concrete mitigations across technical and operational dimensions.

Can I use a premortem to mitigate user experience risks alongside technical ones?

Yes, you can use a premortem to mitigate user experience risks alongside technical and operational ones by applying a structured framework to categorize risks and produce concrete mitigations across all three dimensions.

How do I run a premortem analysis for a planned feature deployment?

To run a premortem analysis, describe your planned change and request a premortem to extract potential failure modes, evaluate risk severity, and generate concrete mitigations before the deployment begins.

When should I perform a premortem analysis during the project lifecycle?

You should perform a premortem analysis during the planning phase, before deploying risky features, or prior to major changes to validate your approach and readiness by surfacing hidden risks.