investigate

Guide root-cause debugging of software defects through symptom collection and hypothesis testing.

Updated Apr 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kitfunso/omniskill --skill investigate-kitfunso
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: investigate
Source: https://github.com/kitfunso/omniskill/tree/main/skills/investigate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kitfunso/omniskill --skill investigate-kitfunso

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Systematically debugging software by guiding root-cause investigation rather than chasing symptoms.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phase-based guidance for symptom collection, code comprehension, and hypothesis formation.
  • Integration with AskUserQuestion for interactive decision making when information is insufficient.
  • Reproducible investigation flow across common scenarios: crashes, failures after merges, and unexpected behavior.

Quick Start

Start a root-cause debugging session by collecting symptoms, reading relevant code paths, and locking the scope before forming hypotheses.

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 debugging and when do I need it?

Structured root-cause debugging is a systematic workflow that eliminates guesswork by investigating software defects rather than chasing symptoms. You need it for crashes, failing integrations after merges, and unexpected runtime errors.

How do I debug a software defect without guessing the cause?

To debug without guessing, follow a phase-based workflow: collect symptoms, read relevant code paths, lock the scope, and form hypotheses for testing. This investigative flow ensures reproducible bug-fix sessions across code changes and runtime errors.

What's the best way to troubleshoot a failing integration after a code merge?

The best way to troubleshoot failing integrations is a structured investigation flow. Start by collecting symptoms, inspecting the changed code paths, locking the scope to the merge impact, and systematically testing hypotheses to find the root cause.

Can I use this structured debugging approach for unexpected runtime behavior?

Yes, this structured debugging approach applies directly to unexpected runtime behavior. It guides you through symptom collection and code inspection, locking the scope before forming hypotheses to resolve the issue systematically.

How does interactive decision making work during code analysis?

Interactive decision making during code analysis uses AskUserQuestion to prompt for input when information is insufficient. This ensures the investigation workflow maintains accuracy by gathering needed context before proceeding with hypothesis testing.