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5-whys-skill

Systematic root cause analysis for bugs and incidents

Traces software bugs, outages, and performance regressions back to their true root causes using the 5-Whys method. Replaces guesswork and symptom-level fixes with evidence-based why chains, validation steps, and concrete countermeasures. Includes real incident examples and common failure patterns to speed up debugging and post-mortem reviews.
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5-Whys Root Cause Analysis

Traces operational and technical problems to actionable root causes via iterative why-chaining.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How to install 5-whys-skill?▼

Run `npx skills add awesome-skills/5-whys-skill --all -g -y` in your terminal to install this skill globally.

What is the 5-Whys method for debugging?▼

It is a technique that repeatedly asks why a problem happened until you reach an actionable root cause instead of just fixing symptoms. This skill guides your agent through each step with evidence checks and validation.

How to find the root cause of a production incident?▼

Describe the incident in plain language, such as what broke and when, and the skill builds a structured why chain with evidence, root cause, and countermeasures.

Does 5-whys-skill work with Claude Code?▼

Yes. It follows the standard SKILL.md format and triggers automatically in Claude Code when you ask to find a root cause or analyze a bug.

Can non-developers use this for problem analysis?▼

Yes. The method works for any recurring problem, and the skill produces a clear written analysis with causes and preventive actions.

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