Agent skill · operations · aj-geddes
runbook-creation
Create operational runbooks, playbooks, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and incident response guides. Use when documenting operational procedures, on-call guides, or incident response processes.
Why this skill is useful
Codifies best practices for creating operational runbooks, ensuring consistency and clarity in documentation.
What it needs
About 1k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-03-04. 307 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Runbook Creation Table of Contents Overview When to Use Quick Start Reference Guides Best Practices Overview Create comprehensive operational runbooks that provide step-by-step procedures for common operational tasks, incident response, and system maintenance. When to Use Incident response procedures Standard operating procedures (SOPs) On-call playbooks System maintenance guides Disaster recovery procedures Deployment runbooks Escalation procedures Service restoration guides Quick Start Minimal working example: Reference Guides Detailed implementations in the references/ directory: Guide Contents --- --- Symptoms Symptoms, Severity: P0 (Critical), Initial Response (5 minutes) Investigation Steps Investigation Steps Resolution Steps Resolution Steps Verification Verification Communication Communication Post-Incident Post-Incident Best Practices ✅ DO Include quick reference section at top Provide exact commands to run Document expected outputs Include verification steps Add communication templates Define severity levels clearly Document escalation paths Include useful links and contacts Keep runbooks up-to-date Test runbooks regularly Include screenshots/diagrams Document common gotchas ❌ DON'T Use vague instructions Skip verification steps Forget to document prerequisites Assume knowledge of tools Skip communication guidelines Forget to update after incidents
How to use it
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@skills aj-geddes/runbook-creation