investigate

Guide structured root cause analysis for debugging complex software issues.

1|Updated Apr 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/giljae/gstack-antigravity --skill investigate-giljae
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Skill: investigate
Source: https://github.com/giljae/gstack-antigravity/tree/main/gstack-origin/investigate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/giljae/gstack-antigravity --skill investigate-giljae

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables systematic debugging by guiding users through root cause investigation, reducing time spent on troubleshooting complex issues.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Investigation Steps: Guides users to collect symptoms, review code, check recent changes, and reproduce bugs methodically.
  • Root Cause Hypothesis Formation: Helps analyze symptoms, read code, and generate specific hypotheses about underlying issues.
  • Proactive Problem Lockdown: Offers scope locking to prevent unnecessary code changes during debugging sessions.
  • Pattern and External Search: Identifies known bug patterns and leverages web search to find related issues or solutions.
  • Verification & Regression Tests: Assists in verifying fixes through tests, ensuring issues are resolved before completion.

Quick Start

Begin troubleshooting by examining error messages, then follow the step-by-step investigation process to identify and fix the root cause.

Frequently Asked Questions about investigate

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

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What is structured root cause analysis for debugging complex software issues?

Structured root cause analysis is a systematic debugging method that involves collecting symptoms, reviewing code, checking recent changes, and reproducing bugs to identify underlying issues. It reduces troubleshooting time by methodically forming and testing hypotheses.

How do I debug a code regression using a systematic investigation process?

To debug a code regression systematically, start by examining error messages and collecting symptoms. Follow a step-by-step investigation process: review relevant code, check recent changes, form specific root cause hypotheses, and verify fixes through regression tests.

Can I scope lock code to prevent unnecessary changes during bug investigation?

Yes, you can use scope locking during bug investigation to prevent unnecessary code changes. This proactive lockdown confines your debugging session to the relevant codebase areas, ensuring focused root cause analysis without unintended side effects.

How do I verify a bug fix and ensure a regression issue is resolved?

To verify a bug fix, you run regression tests after implementing your solution. This ensures the original issue is fully resolved and confirms that your code changes did not introduce new bugs or regressions into the codebase.

What is the best way to find known bug patterns when troubleshooting code?

The best way to find known bug patterns is to analyze your collected symptoms against common failure modes, then leverage web search to identify related issues. This helps form specific root cause hypotheses for effective code review.

Do I need specific testing frameworks to perform structured root cause analysis?

You need access to commands for code inspection, searching, and testing to perform structured root cause analysis. While no specific frameworks are required, an environment supporting regression tests and code review is necessary to verify fixes.