debugging

Enforce a verifier-driven workflow to isolate software faults before fixes.

17|2|Updated Jan 10, 2026

Search Tags:#testing #debugging #verification #diagnostics #instrumentation #root-cause

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npx skills add https://github.com/ProteoWizard/pwiz-ai --skill debugging-proteowizard

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: debugging
Source: https://github.com/ProteoWizard/pwiz-ai/tree/main/claude/skills/debugging
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ProteoWizard/pwiz-ai --skill debugging-proteowizard

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

ALWAYS load when investigating bugs, failures, or unexpected behavior to ensure root-cause analysis before attempting fixes.

Core Features & Use Cases

Verifier-driven diagnostics: build verifiable signals (failing tests, printf lines, diffs) to anchor conclusions.
Documentation-guided workflows: points to debugging principles and leak-debugging resources to guide investigations.
Mode transitions: clearly separates debugging from development mode and accelerates isolation of issues.

Quick Start

Activate debugging mode when you encounter unexpected behavior and begin by instrumenting code and creating a failing test to isolate the root cause.

Frequently Asked Questions about debugging

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

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How do I find the root cause of an intermittent software failure?▼

Root-cause debugging isolates intermittent software failures by enforcing a verifier-driven workflow that requires structured instrumentation and deterministic observations to validate conclusions before fixes are attempted.

What is verifier-driven debugging and how does it work?▼

Verifier-driven debugging works by building verifiable signals, such as failing tests or diffs, to anchor conclusions and ensure root-cause analysis is validated against clear acceptance criteria.

How to start debugging unexpected behavior in production diagnostics?▼

Start debugging unexpected behavior by transitioning into debugging mode, instrumenting the code, and creating a failing test to isolate the root cause before applying any fixes.

Can I use this debugging workflow for bug hunts in development and testing?▼

Yes, this debugging workflow applies to bug hunts and failure investigations across development, testing, and production diagnostics, using documentation-guided principles to accelerate issue isolation.

What are the limitations of a verifier-driven debugging approach?▼

This debugging approach requires structured instrumentation and deterministic observations, meaning investigations lacking clear acceptance criteria or observable signals may struggle to validate the root-cause effectively.