premortem

Evaluate design decisions and implementation plans for potential failure modes.

5|Updated Feb 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mraakashshah/oro --skill premortem-mraakashshah
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Skill: premortem
Source: https://github.com/mraakashshah/oro/tree/main/.claude/skills/premortem
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mraakashshah/oro --skill premortem-mraakashshah

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps identify potential failure modes in design decisions or implementation plans before they are committed to, ensuring a more robust and successful outcome.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Risk Assessment: Identifies potential risks and their severity through a structured checklist approach.
  • Decision Support: Assists in making informed decisions by providing a clear risk analysis.
  • Use Case: Before starting a new project, use this Skill to evaluate the proposed plan and anticipate any potential issues that may arise.

Quick Start

Run the premortem skill to evaluate the risks associated with the upcoming feature release.

Frequently Asked Questions about premortem

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

FAQPage Schema
What is pre-mortem analysis in software development project planning?

Pre-mortem analysis is a risk assessment strategy that evaluates design decisions and implementation plans for potential failure modes using a structured checklist before project commitment. It anticipates risks to ensure robust software development outcomes.

How do I assess potential failure modes before starting a new feature release?

To assess potential failure modes before a feature release, evaluate your implementation plan against a structured checklist focused on risk categories. This decision support process identifies potential issues and their severity prior to commitment.

Can I use a structured checklist for strategic planning and risk management outside of software engineering?

Yes, you can use this risk assessment checklist for strategic planning and risk management outside of software engineering. It applies to pre-commitment analysis across various domains to anticipate and mitigate potential failure modes.

What is the best way to identify potential risks in an implementation plan?

The best way to identify potential risks in an implementation plan is through pre-mortem analysis. This approach evaluates design decisions using a structured checklist to carefully consider risk categories and verification processes.

When should I not use pre-mortem risk assessment for project planning?

You should avoid pre-mortem risk assessment when a project is already committed or past the design phase. This analysis requires careful pre-commitment evaluation of implementation plans to effectively anticipate and mitigate failure modes.