shadow-dependency-map

Identify hidden technical, organizational, and operational dependencies in delivery cases.

Updated Jun 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aurora-atoms/lattice --skill shadow-dependency-map
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Skill: shadow-dependency-map
Source: https://github.com/aurora-atoms/lattice/tree/main/skills/shadow-dependency-map
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aurora-atoms/lattice --skill shadow-dependency-map

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill reveals hidden technical, organizational, and operational dependencies that cause delivery delays, ensuring teams identify bottlenecks before they impact project timelines.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dependency Mapping: Visualizes directed wait relationships, approval gates, and scarce expertise requirements.
  • Risk Mitigation: Identifies single points of failure and suggests substitute paths or coordination actions.
  • Use Case: Use this when a project plan appears complete but consistently stalls at specific gates, allowing you to proactively coordinate with owners before the dependency becomes a blocker.

Quick Start

Use the shadow-dependency-map skill to analyze the current delivery case and generate a dependency map identifying all potential bottlenecks and coordination requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions about shadow-dependency-map

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

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How do I identify hidden dependencies causing project delivery delays?

Hidden dependencies causing project delivery delays are identified by analyzing structured evidence from delivery logs and review history to map cross-team handoffs, approval gates, and scarce resource allocation. This reveals directed wait relationships and unexpected blockers.

Why does my workflow stall at specific approval gates even when the project plan appears complete?

Workflow stalls at specific approval gates occur due to unhidden organizational dependencies and single points of failure. Analyzing formal dependency records and review history visualizes these directed wait relationships, preventing unexpected project delays.

What is the best way to map cross-team coordination requirements for complex workflows?

Mapping cross-team coordination requirements for complex workflows involves analyzing delivery logs to produce actionable bottleneck maps. This identifies scarce expertise requirements and suggests substitute paths or coordination actions before dependencies become blockers.

Can I detect single points of failure and operational bottlenecks before they impact project timelines?

Single points of failure and operational bottlenecks are detected before impacting project timelines by mapping technical, organizational, and operational dependencies within a bounded delivery case. This requires formal dependency records to generate actionable risk mitigation strategies.

What delivery evidence do I need to analyze technical and organizational dependencies?

Analyzing technical and organizational dependencies requires structured evidence from delivery logs, review history, and formal dependency records. These inputs identify hidden dependencies, single points of failure, and scarce expertise requirements within complex workflows.

When should I use dependency mapping to mitigate coordination risks in a bounded delivery case?

Dependency mapping should be used in a bounded delivery case when a project plan appears complete but consistently stalls at specific gates. It proactively coordinates with owners before the dependency becomes a blocker by revealing hidden operational risks.