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binlog-failure-analysis

Diagnose MSBuild build failures from .binlog files via MCP server or replay.

Updated May 28, 2026
Search Tags:#debugging#diagnosis#build failures#msbuild#binary logs
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npx skills add https://github.com/ojrojas/AgentsInstructions --skill binlog-failure-analysis-ojrojas
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Skill: binlog-failure-analysis
Source: https://github.com/ojrojas/AgentsInstructions/tree/main/.claude/skills/dotnet-msbuild/skills/binlog-failure-analysis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ojrojas/AgentsInstructions --skill binlog-failure-analysis-ojrojas

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Diagnoses MSBuild build failures from binary logs, providing in-depth insights into issues that aren't evident in console output, helping users quickly identify the root causes of failures.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Analyze MSBuild Build Failures: Diagnose issues with binary logs, enabling users to trace execution order and understand complex multi-project build failures.
  • Utilize binlog MCP Server: Use the MCP server to inspect .binlog files for build errors, properties, items, and project data without text logs.
  • Fallback to Text-Log Replay: Offers a text log replay process when the MCP server is not available.
  • Generate Binlogs: Include commands to generate .binlog files from builds.
  • Use Case: If an automated build process suddenly fails without clear console output, this skill can be used to understand what went wrong and take corrective action.

Quick Start

Run the skill to analyze the binary log file 'build.binlog' to diagnose build failures in your .NET project.

Frequently Asked Questions about binlog-failure-analysis

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I diagnose MSBuild build failures when the console output is unclear?▼

This skill diagnoses MSBuild build failures by analyzing .binlog files to trace execution order and identify root causes not visible in console output. It inspects build errors, properties, items, and project data directly from the binary log.

What is an MSBuild binary log and when do I need it for debugging?▼

An MSBuild binary log (.binlog) is a structured file recording detailed build execution data. You need it for debugging when automated .NET builds fail without clear console output, enabling in-depth inspection of complex multi-project failures.

How do I generate and analyze a .binlog file for a .NET build?▼

To analyze a .NET build, run the skill with an existing 'build.binlog' file. The skill includes commands to generate .binlog files from builds and then inspects them for errors, properties, and items using the binlog MCP server.

Can I analyze MSBuild binary logs without the MCP server?▼

Yes, you can analyze MSBuild binary logs without the MCP server. The skill provides a fallback mechanism that uses a text log replay process to diagnose build failures when the MCP server is unavailable.

Does this build failure analysis tool support multi-project .NET builds?▼

Yes, this build failure analysis tool supports multi-project .NET builds. It uses MSBuild binary logs to trace execution order and understand complex dependencies across multiple projects during a build failure.

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