investigate

Guide root-cause debugging with a four-phase investigate, analyze, hypothesize, implement workflow.

2|Updated Apr 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/adityasingh2400/SwarmSell --skill investigate-adityasingh2400
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: investigate
Source: https://github.com/adityasingh2400/SwarmSell/tree/main/.claude/skills/investigate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/adityasingh2400/SwarmSell --skill investigate-adityasingh2400

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Systematic debugging with root-cause investigation replaces chasing symptoms with a repeatable process that reveals the actual cause of failures.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Four-phase workflow (investigate, analyze, hypothesize, implement) to guide debugging and ensure containment of scope.
  • Deterministic evidence gathering using standard tooling to reproduce issues and prove root causes.
  • Structured learnings and post-mortems that help teams prevent regression and accelerate resolution.

Quick Start

Describe the error and run the investigate skill to begin a guided root-cause analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions about investigate

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

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What is root-cause debugging and when should I use it for codebase failures?

Root-cause debugging is a systematic method to identify the true cause of failures rather than just treating symptoms. You should use it when encountering errors, stack traces, or flaky behavior across codebases for incident investigations and post-mortem analysis.

How do I debug a flaky behavior or error using a systematic root-cause analysis workflow?

Debug flaky behavior systematically by following a four-phase workflow: investigate, analyze, hypothesize, and implement. This process uses deterministic evidence gathering with standard tools to reproduce issues and prove root causes before applying fixes.

Can I use standard tools like grep and git for evidence gathering during incident investigations?

Yes, you can use standard tools like grep and git for deterministic evidence gathering during incident investigations. These tools help reproduce issues and prove root causes across codebases as part of the structured debugging workflow.

What's the best way to prevent recurring bugs and ensure reproducibility during post-mortem analysis?

The best way to prevent recurring bugs is to enforce a four-phase debugging workflow and record outcomes for reproducibility. Structured learnings and post-mortems help teams contain scope, accelerate resolution, and prevent future regressions.

Does root-cause debugging require any specific dependencies or environment setup to analyze stack traces?

No specific dependencies are required for root-cause debugging. It uses deterministic evidence gathering with standard tooling to analyze stack traces and reproduce issues across codebases without needing specialized environments.