a3-problem-solver
A3 problem-solving and status reporting skill with structured thinking and coaching support
npx skills add a5c-ai/babysitter --skill a3-problem-solver --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# A3 Problem Solver ## Overview The A3 Problem Solver skill provides comprehensive capabilities for structured problem-solving using the A3 methodology. It supports problem statement crafting, root cause investigation, countermeasure development, and PDCA-based follow-up tracking. ## Capabilities - A3 template facilitation - Problem statement crafting - Current condition analysis - Target condition definition - Gap analysis - Root cause investigation - Countermeasure development - Follow-up tracking ## Used By Processes - CI-002: A3 Problem Solving - LEAN-003: Kaizen Event Facilitation - SIX-005: Root Cause Analysis ## Tools and Libraries - A3 templates - Coaching frameworks - Collaboration tools - Progress tracking systems ## Usage ```yaml skill: a3-problem-solver inputs: problem_type: "problem_solving" # problem_solving | proposal | status_report problem_owner: "John Smith" coach: "Jane Doe" problem_description: "Customer lead time increased from 5 days to 8 days" current_condition: metric: "lead_time" current_value: 8 unit: "days" target_condition: target_value: 4 unit: "days" timeline: "90 days" outputs: - a3_document - problem_statement - root_cause_analysis - countermeasure_p
- Overview
- Capabilities
- Used By Processes
- Tools and Libraries
- Usage
- A3 Document Sections
- Left Side (Understanding)
- Right Side (Action)
- Problem Statement Criteria
- Example
- A3 Thinking Process
- PDCA Cycle
- Coaching Questions
- Integration Points
What does the a3-problem-solver skill do?
A3 problem-solving and status reporting skill with structured thinking and coaching support
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add a5c-ai/babysitter --skill a3-problem-solver --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From a5c-ai/babysitter, a repository with 1,642 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.