investigate

Automate systematic debugging and root cause analysis with Bash and command-line tools.

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Search Tags:#code analysis #debugging #root cause analysis #systematic analysis #issue resolution

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/burgebj/gstack --skill investigate-burgebj

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: investigate
Source: https://github.com/burgebj/gstack/tree/main/investigate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/burgebj/gstack --skill investigate-burgebj

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires Bash, Read, Write, Edit, Grep, Glob, AskUserQuestion, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of debugging and root cause analysis, enabling you to identify and resolve issues more quickly and effectively.

Core Features & Use Cases

Systematic Debugging: Follows a structured approach to debugging, including investigation, analysis, hypothesizing, and implementation.
Tool Integration: Utilizes various tools like Bash, Read, Write, Edit, Grep, Glob, and AskUserQuestion.
Context Queries: Accesses prior investigations, recent learnings, and eureka moments for informed decision-making.
Plan Mode Safe Operations: Supports operations in plan mode, ensuring smooth integration with other workflows.
Skill Invocation: Triggered by prompts like "debug this", "fix this bug", or "root cause analysis".

Quick Start

Run the 'investigate' skill to begin systematic debugging and root cause analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions about investigate

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I perform systematic root cause analysis for software debugging?▼

Systematic root cause analysis for debugging follows a structured approach: investigating symptoms, analyzing context, forming hypotheses, and implementing fixes. It uses command-line tools like Bash, Grep, and Glob to query context and identify issues quickly.

What is the best way to structure issue resolution when fixing a bug?▼

The best way to structure issue resolution is to follow a systematic debugging workflow: investigate symptoms, analyze prior learnings, hypothesize root causes, and implement targeted fixes using integrated command-line tools.

Do I need Bash and command-line tools to run systematic code analysis?▼

Yes, systematic code analysis requires Bash and various command-line tools like Read, Write, Edit, Grep, and Glob to navigate files, query context, and implement changes during the debugging process.

Can I use root cause analysis tools in plan mode without making changes?▼

Yes, root cause analysis tools support plan mode safe operations, allowing you to investigate issues, query context, and form hypotheses without immediately applying modifications to the codebase.

How does code analysis handle prior investigations and recent learnings?▼

Code analysis handles prior investigations by querying context to access recent learnings and eureka moments, informing current decision-making and accelerating the root cause identification process.

Why does systematic debugging fail to find the root cause of some issues?▼

Systematic debugging may fail to find the root cause if the context is insufficient, prior learnings are missing, or the command-line tools lack access to necessary files and logs for thorough investigation.