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investigate

Systematically debugs software issues by inserting logs and tracking hypotheses.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#code review#debugging#bug investigation#structured logging#hypothesis-driven
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/4armsxlr8/ccx-arsenal --skill investigate-4armsxlr8
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: investigate
Source: https://github.com/4armsxlr8/ccx-arsenal/tree/main/plugins/agent-core/skills/investigate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/4armsxlr8/ccx-arsenal --skill investigate-4armsxlr8

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the complexities of bug investigation and debugging by providing a structured workflow for collecting execution-time information, formulating hypotheses, and generating debug logs automatically.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Bug Reporting: Encourages clear, concise issue descriptions with specific symptoms, expected behaviors, and reproduction conditions.
  • Parallel Information Collection: Facilitates the parallel review of error logs, stack traces, related files, and recent changes to isolate the problem.
  • Debug Log Insertion: Allows for targeted insertion of debug logs into code to verify assumptions and refine problem-solving efforts.
  • Hypothesis-driven Troubleshooting: Guides the creation of three hypotheses to test, based on evidence gathered from debug logs and system analysis.
  • Efficient Trial Logging: Tracks each trial, change, and verification step in a structured format to ensure a systematic approach to problem resolution.

Quick Start

To initiate an investigation, simply use the /investigate command with optional arguments specifying the area of focus. For example: /investigate auth token expire.

Frequently Asked Questions about investigate

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I streamline bug investigation and debugging workflows?▼

Streamline bug investigation by using a structured workflow to collect execution-time information, formulate hypotheses, and automatically generate debug logs. This approach systematically diagnoses software bugs while maintaining structured trial logging for traceability.

What is hypothesis-driven troubleshooting and how does it work?▼

Hypothesis-driven troubleshooting is a debugging mechanism that guides the creation of three hypotheses to test based on evidence gathered from debug logs and system analysis. It allows developers to verify assumptions and refine problem-solving efforts systematically.

How do I insert debug logs into code to verify assumptions during bug investigation?▼

Insert debug logs into code through a structured debugging workflow that facilitates targeted log placement. This allows you to verify assumptions, collect execution-time information, and refine problem-solving efforts during bug investigation.

Can I use structured logging to manage multiple debugging hypotheses?▼

Yes, structured logging supports managing multiple hypotheses by tracking each trial, change, and verification step in a structured format. This ensures a systematic approach to problem resolution and maintains traceability across parallel investigations.

Does this debugging workflow require code modifications to execute debug logs?▼

Yes, this debugging workflow requires the ability to integrate and execute code modifications for inserting debug logs. It allows targeted log insertion to collect execution-time information and verify assumptions during systematic bug diagnosis.

What is the best way to isolate a software bug using parallel information collection?▼

The best way to isolate a software bug is through parallel information collection, which facilitates the simultaneous review of error logs, stack traces, related files, and recent changes. This structured approach efficiently narrows down problem sources.

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