automotive-debug

Diagnoses Android Automotive OS application failures via crash and log analysis.

Updated Mar 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jimloop/custom-claude-package --skill automotive-debug
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Skill: automotive-debug
Source: https://github.com/jimloop/custom-claude-package/tree/main/plugins/android-automotive-code/skills/automotive-debug
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jimloop/custom-claude-package --skill automotive-debug

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers quickly identify and resolve Android Automotive OS application failures, template rendering problems, lifecycle issues, and vehicle service integration errors.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Crash Diagnosis Guidance: Provides structured troubleshooting steps for CarApp crashes, missing services, template failures, and lifecycle exceptions.
  • Logging and Vehicle Diagnostics: Offers logcat filters and adb diagnostic commands for investigating Automotive services, vehicle properties, and performance issues.
  • Use Case: When an AAOS application shows a blank template or fails to start on a vehicle emulator, use this Skill to trace the failure source and apply targeted fixes.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to analyze an Android Automotive OS crash log and provide the likely cause and debugging steps.

Frequently Asked Questions about automotive-debug

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

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How do I debug an Android Automotive app that crashes on startup?

To debug an Android Automotive app crash on startup, you need to analyze crash logs, check for missing required services, and verify lifecycle exceptions. This skill provides structured diagnostic procedures and adb commands to trace the failure source and apply targeted fixes for AAOS applications.

What logcat filters should I use for vehicle diagnostics in AAOS?

For vehicle diagnostics in AAOS, you should use logcat filters that target Automotive services and vehicle properties. This skill offers specific logcat filters and adb diagnostic commands to investigate performance issues and inspect vehicle property integration effectively.

Why does my CarApp template render blank on the vehicle emulator?

A CarApp template renders blank on the vehicle emulator due to template rendering problems or lifecycle errors. This skill helps diagnose AAOS template failures by providing structured troubleshooting steps to trace the failure source and resolve compatibility issues.

Can I use standard Android debugging tools for Android Automotive OS?

Yes, you can use standard Android debugging tools like logcat and adb for Android Automotive OS. This skill applies these tools to AAOS development scenarios, providing specific diagnostic procedures for emulator testing and vehicle service integration errors.

How do I troubleshoot vehicle property inspection errors in car apps?

To troubleshoot vehicle property inspection errors in car apps, you need to run targeted adb diagnostic commands and analyze service logs. This skill provides structured methods to investigate vehicle properties and resolve car service integration failures.

What is the best way to diagnose performance issues in Android Automotive apps?

The best way to diagnose performance issues in Android Automotive apps is to apply structured log analysis methods and adb commands. This skill offers diagnostic procedures to investigate Automotive services and identify compatibility or lifecycle bottlenecks.