investigate-incident

Generate ranked hypotheses and parallel investigation tracks for incident plans.

13|1|Updated Mar 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/unblocked/cookbook --skill investigate-incident-unblocked
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: investigate-incident
Source: https://github.com/unblocked/cookbook/tree/main/recipes/investigate-incident
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/unblocked/cookbook --skill investigate-incident-unblocked

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Plan incident investigations by generating ranked hypotheses and parallel investigation tracks grounded in organizational context. Presents a structured investigation plan tailored to alerts, incidents, or symptom descriptions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Parse incidents to identify relevant context, affected systems, and related investigations.
  • Hydrate with organizational knowledge to surface 3-5 candidate root causes, with evidence, tests, and steps.
  • Produce parallel investigation tracks and escalation criteria, and render the plan using the investigation-template in references.

Quick Start

Provide incident details in your prompt and I will return a ranked hypotheses investigation plan with parallel tracks.

Frequently Asked Questions about investigate-incident

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

FAQPage Schema
What is the best way to plan an incident investigation with ranked root-cause hypotheses?

Incident investigation planning generates 3-5 ranked candidate root causes grounded in organizational context. It parses incident data and hydrates related cross-service knowledge to produce evidence-based hypotheses.

How do I generate parallel investigation tracks for a service alert?

Parallel investigation tracks are generated by parsing alert details and identifying affected systems. The plan structures multiple simultaneous investigation paths with corresponding escalation criteria.

Can I use this for postmortem analysis across multiple affected services?

Yes, incident investigation applies to symptom descriptions across services. It incorporates related investigations and cross-service context to surface candidate root causes tailored to your organizational structure.

Does incident investigation planning require any specific dependencies or tools?

No dependencies are required to generate an incident investigation plan. You provide incident details in your prompt and receive a structured plan rendered using a compatible investigation template.

What format does the structured investigation plan use for escalation paths?

The structured investigation plan renders using an investigation-template format found in references. It presents ranked hypotheses, parallel tracks, and escalation criteria in a standardized layout.