gap-analysis
Identify differences between current state and desired future state. Analyze gaps in capabilities, processes, skills, and technology to plan improvements and investments.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts --skill gap-analysis- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads gap-analysis automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Gap Analysis
Table of Contents
Overview
Gap analysis systematically compares current capabilities with desired future state, revealing what needs to change and what investments are required.
When to Use
- Strategic planning and goal setting
- Technology modernization assessment
- Process improvement initiatives
- Skills and training planning
- System evaluation and selection
- Organizational change planning
- Capability building programs
Quick Start
Minimal working example:
# Systematic gap identification
class GapAnalysis:
GAP_CATEGORIES = {
'Business Capability': 'Functions organization can perform',
'Process': 'How work gets done',
'Technology': 'Tools and systems available',
'Skills': 'Knowledge and expertise',
'Data': 'Information available',
'People/Culture': 'Team composition and mindset',
'Organization': 'Structure and roles',
'Metrics': 'Ability to measure performance'
}
def identify_gaps(self, current_state, future_state):
"""Compare current vs desired and find gaps"""
gaps = []
for capability in future_state['capabilities']:
current_capability = self.find_capability(
capability['name'],
current_state['capabilities']
)
if current_capability is None:
// ... (see reference guides for full implementation)
Reference Guides
Detailed implementations in the references/ directory:
| Guide | Contents |
|---|---|
| Gap Identification Framework | Gap Identification Framework |
| Gap Analysis Template | Gap Analysis Template |
| Gap Closure Planning | Gap Closure Planning |
| Communication & Tracking | Communication & Tracking |
Best Practices
✅ DO
- Compare current to clearly defined future state
- Include all relevant capability areas
- Involve stakeholders in gap identification
- Prioritize by value and effort
- Create detailed closure plans
- Track progress to closure
- Document gap analysis findings
- Review and update analysis quarterly
- Link gaps to business strategy
- Communicate findings transparently
❌ DON'T
- Skip current state assessment
- Create vague future state
- Identify gaps without solutions
- Ignore implementation effort
- Plan all gaps in parallel
- Forget about dependencies
- Ignore resource constraints
- Hide difficult findings
- Plan for 100% effort allocation
- Forget about change management
FAQ
What does the gap-analysis skill do?
Identify differences between current state and desired future state. Analyze gaps in capabilities, processes, skills, and technology to plan improvements and investments.
How do I install gap-analysis?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts --skill gap-analysis in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/gap-analysis/ (personal) or .claude/skills/gap-analysis/ (project).
Which AI agents can use gap-analysis?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is gap-analysis safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains gap-analysis?
It is published by aj-geddes in aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts. It has 526 recorded installs.
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