runbook-generator
Generate operational runbooks from a service name — deployment, incident response, maintenance, and rollback workflows. Templated structure customizable per environment. Use when documenting on-call procedures for a new service, standardizing incident response across teams, or producing runbooks before launching to production.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/alirezarezvani/claude-skills --skill runbook-generator- 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 runbook-generator 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.
Runbook Generator
Tier: POWERFUL
Category: Engineering
Domain: DevOps / Site Reliability Engineering
Overview
Generate operational runbooks quickly from a service name, then customize for deployment, incident response, maintenance, and rollback workflows.
Core Capabilities
- Runbook skeleton generation from a CLI
- Standard sections for start/stop/health/rollback
- Structured escalation and incident handling placeholders
- Reference templates for deployment and incident playbooks
When to Use
- A service has no runbook and needs a baseline immediately
- Existing runbooks are inconsistent across teams
- On-call onboarding requires standardized operations docs
- You need repeatable runbook scaffolding for new services
Quick Start
# Print runbook to stdout
python3 scripts/runbook_generator.py payments-api
# Write runbook file
python3 scripts/runbook_generator.py payments-api --owner platform --output docs/runbooks/payments-api.md
Recommended Workflow
- Generate the initial skeleton with
scripts/runbook_generator.py. - Fill in service-specific commands and URLs.
- Add verification checks and rollback triggers.
- Dry-run in staging.
- Store runbook in version control near service code.
Reference Docs
references/runbook-templates.md
Common Pitfalls
- Missing rollback triggers or rollback commands
- Steps without expected output checks
- Stale ownership/escalation contacts
- Runbooks never tested outside of incidents
Best Practices
- Keep every command copy-pasteable.
- Include health checks after every critical step.
- Validate runbooks on a fixed review cadence.
- Update runbook content after incidents and postmortems.
FAQ
What does the runbook-generator skill do?
Generate operational runbooks from a service name — deployment, incident response, maintenance, and rollback workflows. Templated structure customizable per environment. Use when documenting on-call procedures for a new service, standardizing incident response across teams, or producing runbooks before launching to production.
How do I install runbook-generator?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/alirezarezvani/claude-skills --skill runbook-generator 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/runbook-generator/ (personal) or .claude/skills/runbook-generator/ (project).
Which AI agents can use runbook-generator?
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 runbook-generator 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 runbook-generator?
It is published by alirezarezvani in alirezarezvani/claude-skills. It has 601 recorded installs.
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