flow-trace

Trace end-to-end data and control flow for a specified feature or module.

Updated Mar 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MiDouTech/myTapd --skill flow-trace-midoutech
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: flow-trace
Source: https://github.com/MiDouTech/myTapd/tree/main/.claude/skills/flow-trace
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MiDouTech/myTapd --skill flow-trace-midoutech

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Complex features and modules are often opaque: stakeholders do not know what runs first, how data is transformed, where decisions occur, or how failures degrade behavior. This Skill turns an opaque implementation into a clear, step-by-step path so non‑technical and technical audiences can quickly understand, review, and troubleshoot the full flow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end tracing: Follow a user action or API call from the entry point through services, databases, external APIs, and LLMs to the final output.
  • Dual-mode output: Produce an overview suitable for product teams and a detailed, file/line annotated call-chain for developers.
  • Decision and error mapping: Highlight branch points, fallback logic, budget/threshold checks, and degradation behaviors with plain-language explanations.
  • Audit and onboarding: Use for compliance checks, design reviews, debugging incidents, and new-hire ramp-up.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant "Trace the end-to-end path for [feature name] starting from the user action to database and external calls and provide an overview first."

Frequently Asked Questions about flow-trace

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

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How do I trace end-to-end data and control flow for a feature?

To trace end-to-end data and control flow, you map a feature's path from entry points through services, databases, and external calls to the final output. This process identifies decision branches, data transformations, and fallback paths for debugging and design review.

What is the best way to document architectural components for new-hire onboarding?

Documenting architectural components for onboarding involves creating a step-by-step path of UI actions or API endpoints. This turns opaque implementation into a clear overview, showing what runs first and where decisions occur for non-technical audiences.

How does mapping decision points and error paths help during incident debugging?

Mapping decision points and error paths during incident debugging highlights branch points, threshold checks, and degradation behaviors. It provides a detailed, file and line annotated call-chain to help developers quickly troubleshoot the full flow.

Can I use control-flow tracing for background jobs and API endpoints?

Yes, you can use control-flow tracing for background jobs and API endpoints. The process applies to various architectural components, following data from the initial trigger through services and external APIs to the final output.