diagnose-why-work-stopped

Diagnose root causes of stalled or looping tasks in process trees.

Updated Mar 30, 2026
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Skill: diagnose-why-work-stopped
Source: https://github.com/thetangstr/agentdash/tree/main/skills/diagnose-why-work-stopped
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/thetangstr/agentdash --skill diagnose-why-work-stopped-thetangstr

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps diagnose why a task or process has halted or entered an infinite loop, enabling quick identification of root causes and recovery strategies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Forensic Analysis: Examines the current state of a stalled task tree to pinpoint the exact stop point or loop.
  • Root Cause Diagnosis: Provides an evidence-based root cause report for issues such as blocks, unintended stops, or infinite loops.
  • Proactive Planning: Assists teams in developing plans to prevent recurrence, aligning with product rules and system semantics.
  • Use Case: When a team encounters a recurring process halt, this Skill analyzes recent logs and state snapshots to determine if it’s a true blocker or a system bug.

Quick Start

Use this Skill to analyze the current issue tree by providing relevant issue links or summaries of the stalled process.

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 a process halted or entered an infinite loop?

To diagnose why a process halted or entered an infinite loop, you analyze the current state of the stalled issue tree to pinpoint the exact stop point or loop. This forensic analysis examines recent logs and state snapshots to determine if the issue is a true blocker or a system bug.

What causes a task to get stuck in a loop or stall unexpectedly in a complex process tree?

A task stalls or loops in a complex process tree when system invariants are violated or process rules conflict. Evidence-based root cause diagnosis of the issue tree identifies whether the trigger is an unintended stop, a true block, or an infinite loop.

How do I perform root cause analysis on a stalled task?

Perform root cause analysis on a stalled task by providing relevant issue links or summaries of the stalled process for forensic examination. This isolates the exact failure point and generates an actionable diagnosis report detailing the block or loop.

Can I analyze a looping work issue using only issue links and summaries?

Yes, you can analyze a looping work issue by providing relevant issue links or summaries of the stalled process. The diagnostic analysis uses this input to examine the process tree and generate an evidence-based root cause report.

How do I prevent recurring process halts after identifying the root cause?

Prevent recurring process halts by developing proactive plans that align with product rules and system semantics. After the root cause diagnosis identifies the failure point, you use the actionable report to build recovery strategies and prevent future stalls.