error-patterns

Classify infrastructure errors by severity, category, and pattern type.

4|1|Updated Dec 29, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/DoubleslashSE/claude-marketplace --skill error-patterns-doubleslashse
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: error-patterns
Source: https://github.com/DoubleslashSE/claude-marketplace/tree/main/Plugins/infra/skills/error-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DoubleslashSE/claude-marketplace --skill error-patterns-doubleslashse

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps operators quickly recognize and diagnose infrastructure errors across platforms by providing a structured framework for classification and resolution.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Error Classification Framework: By severity, category, and pattern type to triage incidents.
  • Diagnostic Methodology: The 5 Whys, timeline analysis, fault trees, and correlation techniques to pinpoint root causes.
  • Resolution Guidance: Immediate mitigations, root-cause fixes, and prevention strategies for recurring issues.
  • Use Case: When a production service shows intermittent outages, use this skill to classify errors, correlate events, and propose corrective actions.

Quick Start

  • Provide a log excerpt or error message and ask: "Classify the error, identify likely root causes, and suggest a remediation plan."

Frequently Asked Questions about error-patterns

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I diagnose infrastructure errors from application logs?

You diagnose infrastructure errors from logs by applying a classification framework of severities and categories, then using methodologies like the 5 Whys and timeline analysis to pinpoint root causes. This structured approach supports rapid incident triage and remediation.

What is the best way to classify infrastructure errors during incident triage?

The best way to classify infrastructure errors during incident triage is to apply a taxonomy of severities, categories, and pattern types. This framework helps operators quickly categorize issues and correlate telemetry events to propose corrective actions.

Can I use root-cause analysis techniques for intermittent database and network outages?

Yes, you can use root-cause analysis for intermittent database and network outages by applying fault trees and correlation techniques. This cross-platform troubleshooting approach extracts patterns from telemetry to identify likely causes and suggest remediation plans.

Does this error classification framework work across different platforms like databases and networks?

Yes, the error classification framework works across different platforms including databases, networks, and applications. It applies cross-platform troubleshooting to categorize errors by pattern type and severity, enabling consistent incident management and postmortems.

How do I structure a postmortem after resolving an infrastructure incident?

To structure a postmortem after an infrastructure incident, use the provided diagnostic methodology to document the error classification, root-cause analysis, and resolution guidance. This captures immediate mitigations and prevention strategies for recurring issues.