incident-response

Guide operators to gather signals, form a hypothesis, and test it with one diagnostic command.

482|100|Updated Apr 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/agulli/atlas-agents --skill incident-response-agulli
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: incident-response
Source: https://github.com/agulli/atlas-agents/tree/main/ch09_agent_skills/skills/incident-response
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/agulli/atlas-agents --skill incident-response-agulli

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Diagnose production incidents quickly by guiding operators to gather signals, form a single hypothesis, and test it with one diagnostic command, reducing mean time to recovery.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured incident triage: assess severity, gather signals, and form a single hypothesis.
  • Deterministic testing: run exactly one diagnostic command to confirm or refute the hypothesis.
  • Post-mortem discipline: generate a concise post-mortem with root cause and preventive actions.

Quick Start

Explain the current incident, gather signals, form a single hypothesis, and run one diagnostic command to test it.

Frequently Asked Questions about incident-response

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I triage a production incident and reduce mean time to recovery?▼

Triage a production incident by gathering system signals to form a single, decisive hypothesis, then testing it with exactly one diagnostic command to reduce mean time to recovery.

What is the best way to diagnose latency degradation across services during an outage?▼

Diagnose latency degradation by assessing incident severity, gathering operational signals, forming a single hypothesis, and running one precise diagnostic command to validate the root cause.

How do I write a post-mortem for an on-call incident?▼

Write a post-mortem by documenting the tested diagnostic hypothesis, identifying the root cause, and outlining preventive actions to ensure disciplined incident management.

Can I run multiple diagnostic commands to troubleshoot bursty errors?▼

No, troubleshooting bursty errors requires running exactly one diagnostic command to confirm or refute your single hypothesis, avoiding risky changes during the incident.

When should I avoid forming multiple hypotheses during incident management?▼

Avoid multiple hypotheses during incident management when diagnosing outages; disciplined data collection and a single decisive hypothesis prevent scattered diagnostics and risky changes.