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Analyze logs, code, and recent changes to identify root causes of bugs.

2|Updated Apr 10, 2026
Search Tags:#git#code review#debugging#root cause#logs#error analysis
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/esopian/blue-oak-audit --skill investigate-esopian
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: investigate
Source: https://github.com/esopian/blue-oak-audit/tree/main/.claude/skills/gstack/investigate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/esopian/blue-oak-audit --skill investigate-esopian

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of debugging by systematically identifying the root causes of errors and unexpected behaviors in code.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Root Cause Analysis: Guides users through collecting symptoms, reviewing logs, and examining code changes to locate the underlying issue.
  • Context Gathering: Reads recent project artifacts and logs to understand the current state and previous relevant work.
  • Case Example: When an app crashes after a deployment, use this Skill to trace back recent commits, log messages, and code paths leading to the failure.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to help debug errors by providing stack traces, logs, or code snippets for analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions about investigate

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find the root cause of an error using stack traces and logs?▼

To find the root cause of an error, you systematically collect symptoms, review logs, and examine recent project artifacts. This process traces stack traces and project history to locate regressions or misconfigurations causing the failure.

What's the best way to debug a crash that happened after a recent deployment?▼

Debugging a crash after deployment involves tracing recent git commits, log messages, and code paths leading to the failure. Reviewing recent project changes and error messages isolates the specific regression or misconfiguration causing the unexpected behavior.

Can I use code review to identify regressions causing unexpected behavior?▼

Yes, code review helps identify regressions causing unexpected behavior by examining recent git commits and code changes. Analyzing these changes alongside stack traces and error analysis reveals misconfigurations or logic errors introduced into the code paths.

Does systematic troubleshooting require specific dependencies to analyze logs?▼

Systematic troubleshooting for log analysis does not require specific dependencies, as it relies on reviewing existing logs, stack traces, and code changes. It directly processes error messages and project history to pinpoint misconfigurations without external setup.

Why does reviewing recent git history help with error analysis and debugging?▼

Reviewing recent git history helps with error analysis because it reveals recent code changes that might have introduced regressions. Comparing recent commits against current stack traces and logs isolates the exact code paths and misconfigurations causing the bug.

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