investigate

Query CloudWatch and X-Ray to diagnose AWS incident root causes.

9|3|Updated May 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aws-samples/sample-aws-devops-agent-claude-plugin --skill investigate-aws-samples
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: investigate
Source: https://github.com/aws-samples/sample-aws-devops-agent-claude-plugin/tree/main/plugins/aws-devops-agent/skills/investigate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aws-samples/sample-aws-devops-agent-claude-plugin --skill investigate-aws-samples

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides rapid diagnosis and root cause analysis for AWS incidents, reducing the time to resolution for operational issues.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Deep Investigation: Perform comprehensive root cause analysis for AWS incidents.
  • Automated Polling: Continuously monitor progress and report findings.
  • Multi-space Support: Investigate incidents across multiple AWS AgentSpaces.
  • Use Case: When an AWS service is experiencing a problem, use the 'investigate' skill to automatically start a detailed analysis and receive regular updates on the progress and findings.

Quick Start

Run a deep investigation on an AWS incident with the 'investigate' skill by typing: 'Investigate why my ECS service is returning 503s'.

Frequently Asked Questions about investigate

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

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How do I perform root cause analysis on AWS incidents automatically?

You can perform root cause analysis on AWS incidents by using an automated investigation process that queries CloudWatch and X-Ray. This approach continuously polls data to monitor progress and report findings, reducing time to resolution.

What is the best way to investigate ECS services returning 503 errors?

The best way to investigate ECS 503 errors is to initiate a deep investigation that queries AWS services like CloudWatch and X-Ray. This provides comprehensive root cause analysis and regular updates on findings to resolve the operational issue.

Does AWS incident response work with CloudWatch and X-Ray for cloud monitoring?

AWS incident response works directly with CloudWatch and X-Ray for cloud monitoring. It requires the AWS DevOps Agent API to retrieve data and perform comprehensive root cause analysis across multiple AWS AgentSpaces.

Can I monitor AWS incidents across multiple AgentSpaces simultaneously?

You can monitor AWS incidents across multiple AgentSpaces simultaneously. The investigation process supports multi-space environments to perform comprehensive root cause analysis and automate operational incident response.

Do I need the AWS DevOps Agent API to automate incident response?

You need the AWS DevOps Agent API to automate incident response. It is explicitly required for data retrieval and analysis when performing comprehensive root cause analysis on AWS incidents.

Why does automated root cause analysis reduce time to resolution for DevOps teams?

Automated root cause analysis reduces time to resolution for DevOps teams by instantly diagnosing AWS incidents at scale. It continuously monitors progress and reports findings without manual intervention, accelerating operational issue resolution.