premortem

Identify potential failure modes and mitigations for plans before execution.

41|3|Updated Jan 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/darkroomengineering/cc-settings --skill premortem
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: premortem
Source: https://github.com/darkroomengineering/cc-settings/tree/main/skills/premortem
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/darkroomengineering/cc-settings --skill premortem

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Premortem analysis helps teams surface hidden risks by imagining the plan has failed and extracting potential failure modes before execution.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Proactive risk identification across technical, operational, and user experience dimensions.
  • Structured guidance on evaluating risk severity and proposing mitigations.
  • Useful during planning, major changes, or before deploying risky features to validate approach and readiness.

Quick Start

Analyze a planned change by describing the plan and asking for a premortem with risks and mitigations.

Frequently Asked Questions about premortem

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

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How do I identify potential failure modes before executing a project plan?▼

A premortem analysis identifies potential failure modes by imagining a plan has failed, extracting technical, operational, and user experience risks before execution to surface hidden issues proactively.

What is the best way to analyze deployment risks for major project changes?▼

The best way to analyze deployment risks is applying a structured premortem framework during planning or major changes to evaluate risk severity and propose concrete mitigations across technical and operational dimensions.

Can I use a premortem to mitigate user experience risks alongside technical ones?▼

Yes, you can use a premortem to mitigate user experience risks alongside technical and operational ones by applying a structured framework to categorize risks and produce concrete mitigations across all three dimensions.

How do I run a premortem analysis for a planned feature deployment?▼

To run a premortem analysis, describe your planned change and request a premortem to extract potential failure modes, evaluate risk severity, and generate concrete mitigations before the deployment begins.

When should I perform a premortem analysis during the project lifecycle?▼

You should perform a premortem analysis during the planning phase, before deploying risky features, or prior to major changes to validate your approach and readiness by surfacing hidden risks.