How do I install runbook?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill runbook` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does runbook support?

runbook works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is runbook free to use?

Yes. runbook is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by anthropics.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for runbook?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install runbook?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill runbook` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does runbook support?

runbook works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is runbook free to use?

Yes. runbook is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by anthropics.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for runbook?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install runbook?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill runbook` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does runbook support?

runbook works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is runbook free to use?

Yes. runbook is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by anthropics.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for runbook?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install runbook?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill runbook` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does runbook support?

runbook works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is runbook free to use?

Yes. runbook is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by anthropics.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for runbook?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install runbook?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill runbook` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does runbook support?

runbook works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is runbook free to use?

Yes. runbook is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by anthropics.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for runbook?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install runbook?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill runbook` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does runbook support?

runbook works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is runbook free to use?

Yes. runbook is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by anthropics.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for runbook?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install runbook?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill runbook` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does runbook support?

runbook works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is runbook free to use?

Yes. runbook is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by anthropics.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for runbook?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install runbook?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill runbook` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does runbook support?

runbook works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is runbook free to use?

Yes. runbook is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by anthropics.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for runbook?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install runbook?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill runbook` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does runbook support?

runbook works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is runbook free to use?

Yes. runbook is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by anthropics.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for runbook?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install runbook?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill runbook` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does runbook support?

runbook works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is runbook free to use?

Yes. runbook is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by anthropics.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for runbook?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install runbook?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill runbook` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Productivity

runbook▌

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If you see unfamiliar placeholders or need to check which tools are connected, see CONNECTORS.md.

skill.md

/runbook

If you see unfamiliar placeholders or need to check which tools are connected, see CONNECTORS.md.

Create a step-by-step operational runbook for a recurring task or procedure.

Usage

/runbook $ARGUMENTS

Output

## Runbook: [Task Name]
**Owner:** [Team/Person] | **Frequency:** [Daily/Weekly/Monthly/As Needed]
**Last Updated:** [Date] | **Last Run:** [Date]

### Purpose
[What this runbook accomplishes and when to use it]

### Prerequisites
- [ ] [Access or permission needed]
- [ ] [Tool or system required]
- [ ] [Data or input needed]

### Procedure

#### Step 1: [Name]

[Exact command, action, or instruction]

**Expected result:** [What should happen]
**If it fails:** [What to do]

#### Step 2: [Name]

[Exact command, action, or instruction]

**Expected result:** [What should happen]
**If it fails:** [What to do]

### Verification
- [ ] [How to confirm the task completed successfully]
- [ ] [What to check]

### Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Likely Cause | Fix |
|---------|-------------|-----|
| [What you see] | [Why] | [What to do] |

### Rollback
[How to undo this if something goes wrong]

### Escalation
| Situation | Contact | Method |
|-----------|---------|--------|
| [When to escalate] | [Who] | [How to reach them] |

### History
| Date | Run By | Notes |
|------|--------|-------|
| [Date] | [Person] | [Any issues or observations] |

If Connectors Available

If ~~knowledge base is connected:

Search for existing runbooks to update rather than create from scratch
Publish the completed runbook to your ops wiki

If ~~ITSM is connected:

Link the runbook to related incident types and change requests
Auto-populate escalation contacts from on-call schedules

Tips

Be painfully specific — "Run the script" is not a step. "Run python sync.py --prod --dry-run from the ops server" is.
Include failure modes — What can go wrong at each step and what to do about it.
Test the runbook — Have someone unfamiliar with the process follow it. Fix where they get stuck.

how to use runbook

How to use runbook on Cursor

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Prerequisites

Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:

›Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
›Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with node --version)
›Active project directory or workspace where you want to add runbook

Execute installation command

Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:

$npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill runbook

The skills CLI fetches runbook from GitHub repository anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins and configures it for Cursor.

Select Cursor when prompted

The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:

◆ Which agents do you want to install to?

│

│ ── Universal (.agents/skills) ── always included ────

│ • Amp

│ • Antigravity

│ • Cline

│ • Codex

│ ●Cursor(selected)

│ • Cursor

│ • Windsurf

Verify installation

Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:

.cursor/skills/runbook

Reload or restart Cursor to activate runbook. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /runbook) or your agent's skill management interface.

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Security & Verification Notice

We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.

Skills execute code in your development environment. Always verify the publisher's identity, review recent commits, and test in isolated environments before production deployment.

Additional Resources

›View source code on GitHub ›Skills CLI documentation ›Learn more about Cursor ›What are agent skills?

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Use Cases▌

User Story & Requirements Generation

Create detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and feature specs

Example

Generate user stories for 'password reset feature' with acceptance criteria, edge cases, and test scenarios

✓

Reduce spec writing time by 50%, ensure comprehensive coverage

Competitive Analysis

Research competitors, compare features, identify gaps

Example

Analyze 5 competitor products, create feature comparison matrix, suggest differentiation opportunities

✓

Complete competitive research in 2 hours instead of 2 days

Roadmap Prioritization

Evaluate features using frameworks (RICE, ICE, Kano) and create prioritized backlogs

Example

Score 20 feature ideas using RICE framework, generate prioritized roadmap with rationale

✓

Make data-driven prioritization decisions faster

Stakeholder Communication

Draft PRDs, status updates, and stakeholder presentations

Example

Create executive summary of Q3 roadmap, monthly progress report, feature launch announcement

✓

Save 3-5 hours/week on communication overhead

Implementation Guide▌

Prerequisites

›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client
›Access to product documentation and roadmap tools (Jira, Notion, etc.)
›Understanding of product management frameworks (RICE, Jobs-to-be-Done, etc.)
›Stakeholder contact information and communication channels

Time Estimate

30-60 minutes to see productivity improvements

Installation Steps

1.Install product management skill
2.Start with user story generation for known feature
3.Progress to competitive analysis: research 2-3 competitors
4.Use for roadmap prioritization: apply RICE/ICE scoring
5.Draft stakeholder communications and refine based on feedback
6.Build template library for recurring PM tasks
7.Share effective prompts with product team

Common Pitfalls

⚠Not validating competitive research—verify facts before sharing
⚠Accepting user stories without involving engineering team
⚠Over-relying on frameworks without qualitative judgment
⚠Not customizing outputs to company culture and communication style
⚠Skipping stakeholder validation of generated requirements

Best Practices▌

✓ Do

+Validate research and competitive analysis with real data
+Collaborate with engineering when generating technical requirements
+Customize frameworks and templates to your company context
+Use skill for first drafts, refine with stakeholder input
+Document successful prompt patterns for PM tasks
+Combine AI efficiency with human judgment and intuition

✗ Don't

−Don't publish competitive analysis without fact-checking
−Don't finalize user stories without engineering review
−Don't make prioritization decisions solely on AI scoring
−Don't skip customer validation of generated requirements
−Don't ignore company-specific context and culture

💡 Pro Tips

★Provide context: company goals, constraints, customer feedback
★Ask for alternatives: 'Show 3 ways to prioritize this roadmap'
★Request stakeholder-specific formatting: 'Executive summary vs. engineering spec'
★Use skill for 70% generation + 30% customization to company needs

When to Use This▌

✓ Use When

Use for user story writing, competitive research, roadmap prioritization, stakeholder communication, and PRD drafting. Best for reducing repetitive documentation and research work.

✗ Avoid When

Avoid for strategic product vision (requires deep customer empathy), pricing decisions (needs market and financial expertise), or when face-to-face customer discovery is more valuable than speed.

Learning Path▌

1Basic: user stories, feature specs, status updates
2Intermediate: competitive analysis, prioritization frameworks, PRDs
3Advanced: product strategy, go-to-market planning, OKR setting
4Expert: product vision, market positioning, business model innovation

Discussion

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Ratings

4.4★★★★★51 reviews

★★★★★Sophia Jackson· Dec 28, 2024
runbook is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
★★★★★Min Brown· Dec 28, 2024
runbook reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
★★★★★Sakura Robinson· Dec 20, 2024
We added runbook from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
★★★★★Ganesh Mohane· Dec 16, 2024
Useful defaults in runbook — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
★★★★★Nia Sharma· Dec 8, 2024
Keeps context tight: runbook is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
★★★★★Xiao Sanchez· Dec 4, 2024
runbook fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
★★★★★Xiao Flores· Nov 27, 2024
Registry listing for runbook matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
★★★★★Kiara Garcia· Nov 23, 2024
runbook fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
★★★★★Sakura Martinez· Nov 19, 2024
runbook reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
★★★★★Kiara Bhatia· Nov 19, 2024
runbook is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.

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