error-detective

Correlate error patterns and stack traces across logs and codebases.

1|1|Updated Aug 5, 2025

Search Tags:#debugging #error detection #troubleshooting #root cause analysis #log analysis #anomaly detection

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npx skills add https://github.com/slantview/claude --skill error-detective-slantview

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Skill: error-detective
Source: https://github.com/slantview/claude/tree/main/skills/error-detective
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/slantview/claude --skill error-detective-slantview

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps pinpoint the root cause of errors by analyzing logs and code, correlating issues across systems, and identifying anomalies.

Core Features & Use Cases

Log Parsing: Extracts error patterns and stack traces from log data.
Root Cause Analysis: Correlates errors across different services to find the origin of problems.
Anomaly Detection: Identifies unusual patterns or spikes in error rates.
Use Case: When a web application is experiencing intermittent failures, this Skill can sift through application and server logs to identify the specific error messages, their frequency, and the services involved, leading to a faster resolution.

Quick Start

Analyze the logs in the 'production/logs' directory for any recurring error messages.

Frequently Asked Questions about error-detective

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I find the root cause of errors by analyzing production logs?▼

To find the root cause of errors through log analysis, this Skill searches logs and codebases for error patterns and stack traces, correlating issues across different services to pinpoint the origin of production failures.

Can I detect anomalies and unusual error spikes in my application logs?▼

Yes, you can detect anomalies in application logs. This Skill identifies unusual patterns and spikes in error rates using regex and log aggregation queries, helping you catch intermittent failures and abnormal behaviors proactively.

What is the best way to troubleshoot intermittent web application failures across multiple services?▼

The best way to troubleshoot intermittent web application failures is by correlating errors across multiple services. This Skill sifts through application and server logs to identify specific error messages, their frequency, and the services involved.

How do I extract stack traces and error patterns from raw log data?▼

You extract stack traces and error patterns from raw log data through log parsing. This Skill processes log files to isolate recurring error messages and extracts stack traces for further root cause investigation.

Do I need any specific log aggregation tools to perform root cause analysis?▼

No specific external log aggregation tools are required as dependencies. This Skill performs root cause analysis independently using built-in regex and log aggregation query techniques to search codebases and parse log directories directly.