understand-workload

Identify workload purpose and success criteria from traces and prompts.

10|5|Updated Jun 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/understudylabs/understudy-agent-tools --skill understand-workload
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: understand-workload
Source: https://github.com/understudylabs/understudy-agent-tools/tree/main/skills/understand-workload
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/understudylabs/understudy-agent-tools --skill understand-workload

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams capture and clarify the intent, inputs, and success criteria of a workload by guiding a structured Q&A and producing a shared mental model that can be used to reason about traces, prompts, data paths, and risk.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided discovery of workload surface through interactive Q&A.
  • End-to-end tracing of the request path and decomposition of traces, prompts, datasets, and code paths into a clear surface.
  • Production-ready workload contract output, including seven facets of understanding, a mermaid flow diagram, and explicit success criteria.

Quick Start

Ask the user targeted questions to establish the workload purpose and success criteria.

Frequently Asked Questions about understand-workload

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I decompose workload traces and prompts into a clear end-to-end flow?▼

Decompose workload traces by profiling inputs, data shapes, and tool interactions to define the end-to-end flow and decision points. This structured decomposition produces a reusable blueprint that clarifies the request path and data paths for testing.

What is a workload contract and how do I define success criteria for it?▼

A workload contract articulates a workload's purpose, inputs, and success criteria from traces and prompts. Defining it involves a guided Q&A to establish a shared mental model, resulting in a production-ready blueprint with explicit success criteria.

How do I build a shared mental model of complex workflows from Q&A sessions?▼

Build a shared mental model through interactive Q&A that captures the intent and inputs of a workload. This guided discovery process transforms traces, prompts, and code paths into a clear surface with seven facets of understanding and a mermaid flow diagram.

Can I use workload decomposition to profile tool interactions and data shapes?▼

Yes, workload decomposition profiles tool interactions and data shapes to map the end-to-end request path. By tracing these interactions, you define explicit decision points and generate a structured blueprint that supports validation and improvement of workload contracts.

What's the best way to validate workload contracts and improve their testing coverage?▼

The best way to validate workload contracts is to generate a structured, reusable blueprint from traces and prompts. This blueprint includes seven facets of understanding, a mermaid flow diagram, and explicit success criteria that directly support testing and validation of workload behavior.

When do I need to trace the request path and decompose data paths for my workload?▼

Trace the request path and decompose data paths when teams need to capture and clarify the intent, inputs, and success criteria of a workload. This process produces a shared mental model used to reason about traces, prompts, data paths, and risk.