runbook

Investigate production incidents and create runbooks using Bash and Grep.

2|Updated Mar 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hamzaPixl/pixl-ai --skill runbook-hamzapixl
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Skill: runbook
Source: https://github.com/hamzaPixl/pixl-ai/tree/main/packages/crew/skills/runbook
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hamzaPixl/pixl-ai --skill runbook-hamzapixl

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It provides a structured, step‑by‑step guide for investigating, diagnosing, remediating, and documenting production incidents, helping teams restore services quickly and create repeatable runbooks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Two modes: live incident investigation and post‑mortem runbook generation.
  • Guided phases: triage, diagnose, remediate, and verify with specific questions and commands.
  • Tool integration: utilizes Bash, Grep, and system utilities to collect logs, health metrics, and execute remediation steps.
  • Use Cases: handling service outages, performance degradations, data loss scenarios, or creating documentation for future incidents.

Quick Start

Run /runbook payments to start an incident investigation for the payments service.

Frequently Asked Questions about runbook

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

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How do I investigate a live production service outage?

To investigate a live production service outage, apply a guided triage, diagnose, remediate, and verify workflow that collects logs, health metrics, and system commands to restore services quickly.

What is the best way to create runbooks for incident response?

Creating runbooks for incident response involves documenting post-mortem scenarios into a structured, step-by-step guide that helps teams restore services quickly during future production failures.

Can I use Bash and Grep to collect logs for incident diagnosis?

Yes, you can use Bash, Grep, and system utilities to collect logs and health metrics, which are then leveraged to execute remediation steps during incident diagnosis.

Does this incident triage process work for performance degradation and data loss?

Incident triage applies to live system failures, performance degradations, and data loss scenarios across services, providing specific questions and commands for each guided phase.

How do I verify remediation steps after a system failure?

To verify remediation steps after a system failure, complete the final guided phase of the incident response workflow to ensure the affected services are fully restored and stable.