postmortem

Generates five-section blameless postmortems for AI-agent conversations.

9|1|Updated Mar 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lmorchard/decafclaw --skill postmortem-lmorchard
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: postmortem
Source: https://github.com/lmorchard/decafclaw/tree/main/src/decafclaw/skills/postmortem
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lmorchard/decafclaw --skill postmortem-lmorchard

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams perform blameless, systems-level postmortems of conversations to identify root causes and generate minimal, actionable fixes, preserving momentum while learning from failures.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured anomaly reporting: produces a consistent five-section postmortem with an evidence-based root-cause analysis.
  • Actionable patches: suggests concrete, testable changes to artifacts (files, prompts, tooling) to prevent recurrence.
  • Vault integration: writes the final report to the vault and presents it inline for review.

Quick Start

Invoke the postmortem analysis on the current conversation (optionally supply a focus via ARGUMENTS) to generate a structured report.

Frequently Asked Questions about postmortem

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

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What is a blameless postmortem and how does it identify root causes?▼

A blameless postmortem is a systems-level analysis that identifies root causes of conversation missteps without focusing on individual fault. It produces an evidence-based, five-section report that proposes minimal, actionable fixes to prevent recurrence.

How do I conduct a root-cause analysis on an AI-agent interaction?▼

To conduct root-cause analysis on an AI-agent interaction, invoke the postmortem skill on the current conversation. It generates a structured report pinpointing root causes and suggesting concrete, testable changes to artifacts like prompts and tooling.

Can I focus my postmortem report on a specific conversation misstep?▼

Yes, you can focus your postmortem report by supplying specific arguments when invoking the analysis. This optional focus allows you to target particular anomalies or missteps within the broader conversation for a more tailored root-cause analysis.

Does the postmortem analysis automatically save the root-cause report?▼

Yes, the postmortem analysis automatically saves the root-cause report. It integrates with vault_write to persist the final five-section report in the vault, while also presenting the completed analysis inline for immediate review.

When should I use a blameless postmortem for product reviews?▼

You should use a blameless postmortem for product reviews when you need reflective analysis to prevent failure recurrence. It is ideal for learning cycles where identifying systems-level root causes and generating actionable patches preserves momentum.

What is the best way to generate actionable fixes from a conversation analysis?▼

The best way to generate actionable fixes from a conversation analysis is using a structured postmortem format. It enforces a five-section report that suggests concrete, testable changes to files, prompts, and tooling to resolve the identified root causes.