error-detective

Analyze logs, traces, and metrics to diagnose root causes across distributed systems.

9|3|Updated Feb 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mattdurham/bob --skill error-detective-mattdurham
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: error-detective
Source: https://github.com/mattdurham/bob/tree/main/agents/error-detective
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mattdurham/bob --skill error-detective-mattdurham

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Diagnosing errors quickly, correlating failures across services, identifying root causes, and preventing future outages.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-service error correlation and root-cause analysis
  • End-to-end error landscape mapping with cascade effects
  • Actionable prevention and monitoring improvements

Quick Start

Invoke error-detective to analyze current error logs and write a comprehensive report to bots/errors.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about error-detective

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I diagnose root causes of errors across distributed services?

Cross-service error correlation analyzes logs, traces, and metrics to identify root causes across distributed systems. It maps cascade effects to pinpoint the originating failure and writes comprehensive diagnostic reports to bots/errors.md.

What is the best way to map cascade effects during an incident response?

End-to-end error landscape mapping analyzes logs, traces, and metrics to correlate cascade effects across services during incident response. It identifies the originating failure and documents cross-service dependencies in bots/errors.md.

Can I use this for ongoing monitoring to prevent future outages?

Yes, ongoing monitoring applies cross-service error correlation to logs and metrics to detect failures early. It provides actionable prevention recommendations and monitoring improvements to avert future outages.

Does error-detective work without external dependencies for post-mortem analysis?

Yes, error-detective operates with zero external dependencies for post-mortem analysis. It ingests logs, traces, and metrics to correlate failures, map root causes, and document prevention recommendations in bots/errors.md.

How do I document cross-service correlation findings from an incident investigation?

You document cross-service correlation findings by writing a comprehensive report to bots/errors.md. This report maps the error landscape, identifies root causes, and provides actionable prevention recommendations for future incidents.