This implements the A3 problem-solving format, which is basically a structured one-page template for documenting problems and their solutions. You get seven sections: background, current condition, goal, root cause analysis, countermeasures, implementation plan, and follow-up. It's the kind of thing you'd use when you need to actually think through a recurring production issue instead of just slapping a fix on it. The template uses 5 Whys and fishbone diagrams to dig into root causes, which sounds corporate but actually works well for complex technical problems. Good for when your manager asks "why does this keep happening" and you need to show your work beyond "I fixed it."

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$ npx -y skills add neolabhq/context-engineering-kit --skill analyse-problem --agent claude-code

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A3 Problem Analysis

Apply A3 problem-solving format for comprehensive, single-page problem documentation and resolution planning.

Description

Structured one-page analysis format covering: Background, Current Condition, Goal, Root Cause Analysis, Countermeasures, Implementation Plan, and Follow-up. Named after A3 paper size; emphasizes concise, complete documentation.

Usage

/analyse-problem [problem_description]

Variables

  • PROBLEM: Issue to analyze (default: prompt for input)
  • OUTPUT_FORMAT: markdown or text (default: markdown)

Steps

  1. Background: Why this problem matters (context, business impact)
  2. Current Condition: What's happening now (data, metrics, examples)
  3. Goal/Target: What success looks like (specific, measurable)
  4. Root Cause Analysis: Why problem exists (use 5 Whys or Fishbone)
  5. Countermeasures: Proposed solutions addressing root causes
  6. Implementation Plan: Who, what, when, how
  7. Follow-up: How to verify success and prevent recurrence

A3 Template

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Repository
github.com/neolabhq/context-engineering-kit
Category
Productivity & Planning
First seen
Jun 3, 2026

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