five-whys

Guide root-cause analysis by asking why and gathering evidence at each step.

5|3|Updated Apr 12, 2025

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One-click install

npx skills add https://github.com/iamhenry/ai-project-starter-kit --skill five-whys

Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: five-whys
Source: https://github.com/iamhenry/ai-project-starter-kit/tree/main/.claude/skills/5-whys
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/iamhenry/ai-project-starter-kit --skill five-whys

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides a structured approach to root-cause analysis by repeatedly asking "why" and gathering evidence at each step to validate findings.

Core Features & Use Cases

Step-by-step investigation framework that emphasizes evidence gathering
Produces a traceable narrative and recommended fixes
Ideal for debugging complex issues in software projects

Quick Start

Start with: Why #1? then search codebase/logs for evidence before asking Why #2.