Pre Mortem
Pre Mortem analyzes potential risks in a project or process proactively, helping identify and mitigate issues before they arise for smoother execution.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add pre-mortem npx -- -y @trustedskills/pre-mortem
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"pre-mortem": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/pre-mortem"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The pre-mortem skill enables users to simulate potential failures or challenges that could arise from a given plan or decision. It helps identify risks and weaknesses before they occur, allowing for proactive adjustments and better preparation.
When to use it
- Before launching a new product to uncover possible market or technical issues
- Prior to executing a complex project to assess risk points and mitigation strategies
- When planning an event to anticipate logistical or operational challenges
Key capabilities
- Simulates hypothetical failure scenarios
- Identifies potential risks in advance
- Provides actionable insights for improvement
Example prompts
- "What could go wrong if we launch this product without a beta test?"
- "Simulate the worst-case scenario for our new marketing campaign."
- "What are the possible pitfalls of this project timeline?"
Tips & gotchas
- Use it early in the planning process to get the most benefit from risk identification.
- Combine with other skills like post-mortem for a full cycle of analysis and improvement.
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