deep-investigation

Orchestrate multi-phase infrastructure investigations from triage to conclusion.

225|28|Updated Mar 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/scitix/siclaw --skill deep-investigation-scitix
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Skill: deep-investigation
Source: https://github.com/scitix/siclaw/tree/main/skills/core/deep-investigation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/scitix/siclaw --skill deep-investigation-scitix

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured, hypothesis-driven approach to systematically investigate and diagnose complex infrastructure issues, ensuring thorough root-cause analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Workflow: Guides through distinct phases: Triage, Hypothesis Proposal, Deep Search Validation, and Conclusion.
  • Hypothesis Validation: Leverages parallel sub-agents for efficient testing of potential root causes.
  • User Alignment: Facilitates communication with users to confirm hypotheses before extensive validation.
  • Use Case: When a critical service is experiencing intermittent failures, this Skill can be used to systematically explore potential causes like network latency, resource contention, or faulty configurations, leading to a precise root cause.

Quick Start

Use the deep-investigation skill to diagnose the recent production outage.

Frequently Asked Questions about deep-investigation

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

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What is hypothesis-driven root cause analysis for infrastructure issues?

Hypothesis-driven root cause analysis is a structured method to systematically investigate infrastructure issues by progressing through triage, hypothesis generation, deep search validation, and conclusion phases to pinpoint exact failure sources.

How do I troubleshoot intermittent production service failures?

To troubleshoot intermittent service failures, orchestrate a multi-phase investigation workflow that proposes potential root causes like network latency or resource contention, validates them using parallel agents, and presents a final conclusion.

Can I validate multiple infrastructure troubleshooting hypotheses simultaneously?

Yes, you can validate multiple infrastructure troubleshooting hypotheses simultaneously. The diagnostic process leverages parallel sub-agents for efficient deep search validation of potential root causes before presenting a final conclusion.

Does the structured debugging process confirm potential root causes before deep validation?

Yes, the structured debugging process includes a user alignment phase to confirm proposed hypotheses with the user before initiating extensive deep search validation, ensuring accurate diagnostic focus.

When should I use a structured investigation workflow for SRE debugging?

Use a structured investigation workflow for SRE debugging when facing complex infrastructure problems requiring systematic root cause analysis, ensuring thorough exploration of potential causes rather than relying on quick fixes.

What are the limitations of using parallel agents for root cause analysis?

While parallel agents accelerate deep search validation of hypotheses, the overall root cause analysis workflow still requires user feedback and alignment phases to continuously improve diagnostic accuracy and confirm conclusions.