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retrospective

Analyze retrospective data to identify recurring mistakes and generate action items.

4|Updated Sep 25, 2025
Search Tags:#patterns#retrospective#improvement#action-items#mistakes
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cowwoc/styler --skill retrospective
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: retrospective
Source: https://github.com/cowwoc/styler/tree/main/.claude/skills/retrospective
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cowwoc/styler --skill retrospective

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Analyze accumulated mistakes, identify recurring patterns, check action item effectiveness, and generate new action items for systemic fixes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Identify patterns across mistakes and categorize by type.
  • Assess action item effectiveness and propose escalations when needed.
  • Produce actionable recommendations to prevent recurrence.

Quick Start

/workspace/main/.claude/scripts/retrospective.sh

Frequently Asked Questions about retrospective

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I identify recurring mistakes and patterns in my work?▼

Retrospective analysis identifies recurring problems by categorizing mistakes, extracting patterns and keywords, then generating actionable fixes. The Skill processes accumulated mistake logs to surface systemic issues that need addressing.

Can I automatically check whether my action items are actually working?▼

Yes. The Skill evaluates action-item effectiveness against accumulated mistake data, proposes escalations when fixes fail, and generates updated recommendations based on whether problems recur.

How do I get started with mistake analysis and retrospectives?▼

Run `/workspace/main/.claude/scripts/retrospective.sh` to invoke the Skill manually, or let it run automatically via the SessionStart trigger. It reads from `.claude/retrospectives/mistakes.json` and `.claude/retrospectives/retrospectives.json` to produce updated retrospectives and action items.

What's the difference between categorizing mistakes by type versus extracting patterns?▼

Categorizing by type organizes mistakes into structured groups; extracting patterns identifies recurring keywords and themes across categories. Both work together to reveal systemic root causes rather than isolated incidents.

When should I escalate a mistake instead of creating another action item?▼

Escalate when an action item fails to prevent a mistake from recurring. The Skill generates escalation entries automatically when fixes don't resolve underlying problems, signaling that a deeper systemic fix is needed.

Do I need to manually format mistake data, or does the Skill handle JSON conversion?▼

The Skill operates directly on `.claude/retrospectives/mistakes.json` and `.claude/retrospectives/retrospectives.json` without requiring manual preprocessing. It exports results back to the same logs in structured JSON format.

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