Postmortem Analysis Markdown File Prompt
Asks the AI to create a new markdown file that as a postmortem/analysis original message, what happened, how it happened. It's for writers, editors and content creators. Use it for a first draft, then edit the result in your own voice.
create a new markdown file that as a postmortem/analysis original message, what happened, how it happened, the chronological steps that you took to fix the problem. The commands that you used, what you did in the end. Have a section for technical terms used, future thoughts, recommended next steps etc.
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How to use this prompt
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Copy the prompt
Use the copy button, or type its Retext trigger in any app to paste it.
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Open your AI assistant
Start a new chat in ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or the assistant you use.
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Fill in the details
Replace any [bracketed] parts with your own details.
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Check and refine
Read the answer, then reply with one change at a time.
Tips for better results
- •Expect a Markdown document. Name the exact columns, fields or sections you want so you can paste the result straight into your own document.
- •Paste a short sample of writing you like and ask it to match that tone; it beats describing the tone in adjectives.
- •Ask for one revision at a time and quote the part you want changed; broad "make it better" requests tend to rewrite everything.
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Variations
Context first
Add this line at the end: Before you start, ask me up to three questions about my postmortem analysis markdown file task and wait for my answers.
Structured answer
Add this line: Give a three-point outline first, wait for my OK, then write the full draft.
Save it as a Retext snippet
Retext is a free text expander for Mac. Save this prompt once, then type ;postmortem in any app (ChatGPT, Claude, your editor, a browser tab) and the full prompt is pasted in.
- Click Add to Retext. The prompt installs as a snippet with the trigger ;postmortem.
- Change the trigger in Retext if you prefer a different one.
- Type the trigger wherever you want the prompt, then fill in the brackets.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Postmortem Analysis Markdown File prompt do?
Asks the AI to create a new markdown file that as a postmortem/analysis original message, what happened, how it happened. It's written for writers, editors and content creators.
Which AI tools does it work with?
It's plain text, so it works in any chat assistant, including ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. Paste it as the first message of a new chat.
Can I save this prompt as a snippet?
Yes. Click Add to Retext and it installs as a snippet with the trigger ;postmortem. Type that in any Mac app to paste the full prompt.
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