retro

Analyze completed ML experiment runs to produce structured retrospectives and hypotheses.

24|3|Updated Feb 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Borda/AI-Rig --skill retro-borda
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Skill: retro
Source: https://github.com/Borda/AI-Rig/tree/main/plugins/research/skills/retro
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Borda/AI-Rig --skill retro-borda

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Post-run retrospective analysis of ML experiments helps teams understand what worked, what failed, and why, by consolidating experiment history, statistical tests, and narrative context into actionable insights.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Strategy analysis: evaluate which agent or approach yielded the most kept iterations and the delta distribution.
  • Failure mode detection: identify recurring patterns of reverted or discarded iterations.
  • Learning outputs: generate a next-hypothesis queue and a comprehensive retrospective report compatible with /research:run workflows.

Quick Start

After completing an experiment run, invoke the retro skill to generate a comprehensive retrospective and hypotheses queue.

Frequently Asked Questions about retro

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

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How do I automate post-run retrospectives for ML experiments?

To automate post-run retrospectives for ML experiments, use the retro skill to analyze completed experiment runs, generating structured insights on strategy effectiveness and failure modes from state data and diaries.

How do I identify recurring failure modes in discarded experiment iterations?

Identify recurring failure modes in discarded experiment iterations by analyzing per-iteration metadata and reverted iterations. The retrospective process detects patterns of discarded iterations to highlight strategy weaknesses.

Can I generate a next-hypothesis queue from completed ML research runs?

Yes, you can generate a next-hypothesis queue from completed ML research runs. The retrospective analysis produces structured hypotheses outputs compatible with research:run workflows to guide subsequent experiments.

What statistical tests are used for evaluating experiment strategy effectiveness?

Evaluating experiment strategy effectiveness uses statistical significance tests like the Wilcoxon test. This retrospective analysis applies these tests to delta distributions and kept iterations to compare strategies.

Does the retrospective analysis require specific experiment state data formats?

The retrospective analysis requires .experiments state data, diaries, and per-iteration metadata to function. It uses these inputs to generate cross-run comparisons and health monitoring for your research workflow.