postmortem-writing

Generate blameless postmortem documents from structured incident details.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wshobson/agents --skill postmortem-writing-wshobson
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Skill: postmortem-writing
Source: https://github.com/wshobson/agents/tree/main/plugins/incident-response/skills/postmortem-writing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wshobson/agents --skill postmortem-writing-wshobson

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you create comprehensive, blameless postmortem documents that drive organizational learning and prevent future incidents.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Root Cause Analysis: Guides you through identifying the true causes of an incident using methods like the 5 Whys.
  • Timeline Construction: Helps build a clear, chronological sequence of events.
  • Action Item Generation: Facilitates the creation of actionable, prioritized tasks to address identified weaknesses.
  • Use Case: After a critical service outage, use this Skill to structure your investigation, document findings, and ensure clear steps are taken to prevent recurrence.

Quick Start

Use the postmortem-writing skill to draft a postmortem document for the recent payment processing outage.

Frequently Asked Questions about postmortem-writing

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

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How do I write a blameless postmortem after an incident?▼

To write a blameless postmortem, input structured incident details to generate a document guiding root cause analysis, timeline construction, and actionable item creation for organizational learning.

What is the best way to conduct root cause analysis for incident response?▼

Root cause analysis for incident response is conducted by applying techniques like the 5 Whys to identify true underlying causes, then documenting findings within a structured postmortem report to prevent recurrence.

How do I create an incident timeline for a postmortem document?▼

Creating an incident timeline involves inputting chronological event details into the postmortem generator, which structures the sequence of events to clarify incident progression and response actions.

How do I generate action items to prevent future incidents?▼

Generating action items to prevent future incidents requires summarizing identified weaknesses from the postmortem analysis, which the Skill translates into prioritized, actionable tasks.

Do I need structured input to document an incident review?▼

Yes, documenting an incident review requires structured input on incident details to produce a comprehensive postmortem report that effectively drives blameless culture and process improvement.