investigate

Diagnose unknown failures by collecting signals and ranking hypotheses.

24|3|Updated Feb 22, 2026

Search Tags:#investigation #troubleshooting #hooks #diagnostics #root-cause #CI

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npx skills add https://github.com/Borda/.ai-home --skill investigate-borda

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Skill: investigate
Source: https://github.com/Borda/.ai-home/tree/main/.claude/skills/investigate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Borda/.ai-home --skill investigate-borda

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Diagnose unknown failures across local environments, tool setups, CI vs local divergence, hook misbehavior, and runtime anomalies to identify the root cause without modifying code.

Core Features & Use Cases

Gather signals broadly from environments and logs to form a complete evidence picture.
Rank hypotheses, perform targeted probes, and report the confirmed root cause with a clear next action.
Provide a clean handoff to the appropriate next skill, without applying any fixes.

Quick Start

Immediately initiate the investigate workflow to collect signals and generate a root-cause report with recommended next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions about investigate

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

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How do I find the root cause of an unknown CI failure?▼

Diagnose CI failures by gathering signals from local and CI environments, ranking hypotheses, and probing top candidates to confirm the root cause without applying code fixes.

What is the best way to troubleshoot hook misbehavior and runtime anomalies?▼

Troubleshoot hook misbehavior and runtime anomalies by broadly gathering environmental signals and logs to form a complete evidence picture, then testing targeted hypotheses to pinpoint the fault.

How do I investigate CI vs local divergence without modifying code?▼

Investigate CI vs local divergence by collecting signals across environments and tool setups to form an evidence picture. It confirms the root cause and provides a clean handoff without applying fixes.

Can I use this to gather diagnostics for an unknown system failure?▼

Yes, you can gather diagnostics for unknown failures by collecting signals from local, CI, and runtime environments. It systematically tests hypotheses and reports the confirmed root cause with a recommended next action.

Does the investigation workflow apply fixes after confirming the root cause?▼

No, the investigation workflow does not apply fixes after confirming the root cause. It provides a clean handoff to the appropriate next step with a recommended action, ensuring diagnosis and fixes remain separate.