runbook-skill

Creates operational runbooks and SOPs with step-by-step procedures, decision trees, and escalation paths.

Updated Aug 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/innFactory-AI/company-ai-stack-skills --skill runbook-skill-innfactory-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: runbook-skill
Source: https://github.com/innFactory-AI/company-ai-stack-skills/tree/main/de/skills/operations/runbook-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/innFactory-AI/company-ai-stack-skills --skill runbook-skill-innfactory-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Documenting repeatable operational procedures is time-consuming and often produces inconsistent, incomplete runbooks that fail under pressure. This Skill structures the creation of runbooks and SOPs so that on-call guides, escalation paths, and verification steps are complete and actionable. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Structured Runbook Generation: Produces runbooks with metadata headers, prerequisites, numbered steps with expected results, verification checks, and rollback instructions. - Decision Trees & Escalation Matrices: Builds branching decision points with fallback paths and tiered escalation matrices including triggers, contacts, and SLAs. - Communication Templates & Validation: Includes pre-written stakeholder communication templates and a validation process (technical review, walk-through, blind test) plus post-execution review checklists. - Use Case: An on-call engineer asks to document the database failover procedure. The Skill produces a complete runbook with prerequisites, step-by-step actions, a decision tree for failure scenarios, an escalation matrix, and rollback steps, exported via companyFILES as Markdown or DOCX. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to create a runbook for your procedure, for example: "Create a runbook for restarting the payment service, including escalation paths and rollback steps."

Frequently Asked Questions about runbook-skill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a runbook for an operational procedure?▼

Describe the procedure to the agent or provide data via MCP-connected tools, companyRAG collections, or file uploads. The Skill generates a structured runbook with metadata, prerequisites, numbered steps with expected results and verification, decision trees, and an escalation matrix.

What is the difference between a runbook and an SOP?▼

A runbook executes a specific operational procedure in response to a trigger, written in direct imperative tone with decision trees. An SOP standardizes a recurring business process with a more descriptive tone and mostly linear steps. The Skill supports both formats.

Can I use monitoring or ticketing data to build a runbook?▼

Yes. The Skill can pull alert definitions, severity levels, and on-call rotations from MCP-connected tools like PagerDuty, Datadog, Jira, or ServiceNow, plus documentation from companyRAG collections. Without connected sources, you can provide the data in chat or via file upload.

Does the runbook skill invent technical commands or escalation contacts?▼

No. The Skill never generates system commands, IPs, URLs, credentials, escalation contacts, or SLA times from training data. It uses placeholders like [to be defined by the team] and flags gaps for you to fill in.

How do I export a generated runbook as a document?▼

Request a Markdown or DOCX output through companyFILES after generating the runbook. This produces a formatted, distributable document including the change history table and post-execution checklist.