failure-analysis
Systematic failure analysis methodology for mechanical component failures
npx skills add a5c-ai/babysitter --skill failure-analysis --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.
# Failure Analysis Skill ## Purpose The Failure Analysis skill provides systematic methodology for investigating mechanical component failures, enabling root cause identification through fractography, metallography, stress analysis, and structured problem-solving approaches. ## Capabilities - Fractography interpretation (SEM, optical) - Metallographic examination guidance - Root cause analysis frameworks (5-Why, Fishbone) - Failure mode identification (fatigue, corrosion, overload) - Stress analysis correlation to failure location - Chemical analysis interpretation - Corrective action development - Failure analysis report generation ## Usage Guidelines ### Investigation Process #### Phase 1: Evidence Preservation 1. **Documentation** - Photograph failed components as-received - Document orientation and assembly position - Record operating conditions at failure - Preserve all fragments 2. **Chain of Custody** - Log all handling - Secure storage - Controlled access - Document any cleaning or cutting #### Phase 2: Visual Examination 1. **Macroscopic Features** | Feature | Indication | |---------|------------| | Beach marks | Fatigue | | Chevron marks | Brittle fracture | | Shear lips
- Purpose
- Capabilities
- Usage Guidelines
- Investigation Process
- Failure Mode Identification
- Root Cause Analysis
- Process Integration
- Input Schema
- Output Schema
- Best Practices
- Integration Points
What does the failure-analysis skill do?
Systematic failure analysis methodology for mechanical component failures
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add a5c-ai/babysitter --skill failure-analysis --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.