diagnose-why-work-stopped

Diagnose stalled or looping AI agent issue trees to restore operational liveness.

Updated May 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bychrisr/now-company --skill diagnose-why-work-stopped-bychrisr
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Skill: diagnose-why-work-stopped
Source: https://github.com/bychrisr/now-company/tree/main/skills/diagnose-why-work-stopped
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bychrisr/now-company --skill diagnose-why-work-stopped-bychrisr

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This skill resolves stalled, looping, or over-recovered AI agent issue trees by identifying root causes and establishing robust product-rule contracts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Forensic Tree Analysis: Systematically traces issue blocker chains and state transitions to pinpoint exact failure points.
  • Product-Rule Formulation: Converts one-off fixes into general contracts that preserve productivity, block-only stops, and loop prevention.
  • Use Case: When an agent team gets stuck in an infinite recovery loop or an issue tree stalls without a clear action path, this skill provides the diagnostic framework to restore progress without manual code intervention.

Quick Start

Use the diagnose-why-work-stopped skill to analyze the stalled issue tree linked in the current assignment and propose a corrective product rule.

Frequently Asked Questions about diagnose-why-work-stopped

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

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How do I diagnose why my AI agent workflow stopped or is stuck in a loop?

To diagnose stalled AI agent workflows, perform a forensic root-cause analysis on the issue tree to trace state transitions and pinpoint exact failure points. This identifies where agent coordination broke down to restore operational liveness.

What causes infinite recovery loops in agent orchestration environments?

Infinite recovery loops in agent orchestration occur when execution semantics and invariant-based planning fail to preserve productivity. Analyzing the blocked issue tree traces state transitions to pinpoint exact failure points and establish loop prevention contracts.

How do I prevent AI agents from getting stuck in stalled issue trees?

Prevent stalled issue trees by converting one-off diagnostic fixes into general product-rule contracts. These contracts preserve productive work, block-only stops, and enforce loop prevention to maintain robust agent coordination without manual code intervention.

Does forensic tree analysis work for complex agent coordination without manual code changes?

Forensic tree analysis works for complex agent coordination by systematically tracing issue blocker chains and state transitions. It provides a diagnostic framework to restore progress through product-level governance, bypassing the need for manual code intervention.

When do I need product-rule formulation for AI agent state management?

You need product-rule formulation for AI agent state management when an agent team stalls without a clear action path. It converts diagnostic findings into contracts that preserve productivity and block-only stops, ensuring productive work continues without infinite loops.