hypothesis-debugging

Name: hypothesis-debugging
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Author: Leynos

Formulate falsifiable debugging hypotheses and plan falsification tests for software issues.

2|1|Updated Jun 13, 2025

Search Tags:#planning #debugging #documentation #root-cause-analysis #hypotheses #falsification

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npx skills add https://github.com/leynos/agent-helper-scripts --skill hypothesis-debugging

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Skill: hypothesis-debugging
Source: https://github.com/leynos/agent-helper-scripts/tree/main/skills/hypothesis-debugging
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/leynos/agent-helper-scripts --skill hypothesis-debugging

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Structured debugging through hypothesis formation and falsification planning to identify root causes without performing the investigation directly.

Core Features & Use Cases

Generates a hypothesis document listing candidate root causes and actionable falsification plans.
Designs deterministic falsification tests with clear predictions and tooling requirements.
Outputs a debugging plan document (assets/debugging-plan.md) for execution by another agent.

Quick Start

Generate a structured debugging plan that lists candidate root causes and falsification tests for a given issue.

Frequently Asked Questions about hypothesis-debugging

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

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What is hypothesis-based debugging and how does falsification help find root causes?▼

Hypothesis-based debugging formulates candidate root causes as structured hypotheses and designs falsification tests to eliminate incorrect explanations. Falsification planning systematically narrows down root causes without performing the investigation directly.

How do I create a structured debugging plan for an unclear software failure?▼

Create a structured debugging plan by gathering context on symptoms and reproduction conditions, generating 1-5 falsifiable hypotheses, designing deterministic tests with clear predictions, and saving the debugging plan document for execution.

Can I use this structured debugging approach for any software system or issue?▼

Use this structured debugging approach across software systems by analyzing symptoms, reproduction conditions, recent changes, and artefacts. It requires gathering context about the specific issue before generating falsifiable hypotheses and a debugging plan.

Does this debugging method run the tests and fix the bug automatically?▼

No, this debugging method does not run tests or fix bugs automatically. It outputs a debugging plan document with candidate root causes and falsification tests designed for execution by another agent.

What's the best way to document root-cause analysis for complex bugs?▼

Document root-cause analysis by outputting a markdown debugging plan listing candidate root causes, precise falsification tests, predictions, and tooling requirements. This structured document captures the investigation plan for later execution.