attribute

Identify root causes and causal relationships between observed effects and potential causes.

4|1|Updated Jan 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/synaptiai/agent-capability-standard --skill attribute
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: attribute
Source: https://github.com/synaptiai/agent-capability-standard/tree/main/skills/attribute
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/synaptiai/agent-capability-standard --skill attribute

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Establish causal relationships between observed effects and potential causes to support root-cause analysis, dependency mapping, and planning with provenance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Root-cause attribution: Identify likely causes for observed effects with quantified strength.
  • Dependency mapping: Build a causal graph linking events and state changes.
  • Provenance-aware analysis: Attach evidence anchors and uncertainty to every claim.

Quick Start

Analyze an observed effect, enumerate candidate causes, and produce a grounded attribution report.

Frequently Asked Questions about attribute

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I identify root causes and map causal relationships for complex system debugging?

Root-cause analysis is performed by evaluating observed effects against candidate causes to quantify causal strength. This process produces a structured attribution report containing causal chains, alternatives ruled out, confidence levels, and evidence anchors for debugging complex systems.

What is causal modeling and how does provenance-aware analysis work for dependency mapping?

Causal modeling links events and state changes into a dependency graph. Provenance-aware analysis works by attaching evidence anchors and uncertainty metrics to every claim, ensuring that causal relationships are grounded in traceable data rather than assumptions.

Can I quantify the strength of potential causes when performing root-cause attribution?

Yes, root-cause attribution quantifies the strength of likely causes for observed effects. The output structure explicitly includes a strength metric for each identified cause alongside its confidence level and supporting evidence anchors.

What is the best way to structure causal reasoning outputs for planning and dependency mapping?

The best way to structure causal reasoning is to generate a report containing causes, strengths, causal chains, alternatives ruled out, confidence, evidence anchors, and assumptions. This structured output supports both dependency mapping and planning.

Why does causal analysis require listing alternatives ruled out and stated assumptions?

Causal analysis requires listing alternatives ruled out and assumptions to validate the reasoning process. Documenting excluded causes and underlying assumptions ensures the root-cause attribution remains transparent, provenance-aware, and logically grounded.

Do I need specific data formats to start mapping root causes with structured causal reasoning?

No specific data formats are required; you need an observed effect and a list of candidate causes. The analysis processes these inputs to produce a grounded attribution report mapping the causal relationships and dependency graph.