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Guide structured root-cause debugging for software errors and regressions.

Updated May 9, 2026
Search Tags:#debugging#workflow automation#root cause analysis#bug fixing#error investigation#software troubleshooting
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npx skills add https://github.com/kk20300113-png/my-claude-skills --skill investigate-kk20300113-png
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: investigate
Source: https://github.com/kk20300113-png/my-claude-skills/tree/main/investigate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kk20300113-png/my-claude-skills --skill investigate-kk20300113-png

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Ad-hoc debugging often fixes symptoms instead of root causes, leading to recurring bugs, wasted engineering time, and unstable production systems. This skill eliminates that problem by enforcing a structured, root-cause-first debugging workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Four-Phase Structured Workflow: Guides users through investigate, analyze, hypothesize, and implement steps to ensure no fixes are applied before the root cause is confirmed.
  • Proactive Auto-Invocation: Automatically triggers when users report errors, stack traces, 500s, or broken functionality that was working previously, no manual skill lookup required.
  • Built-in Guardrails: Includes debug scope checks, context recovery for long sessions, and configurable proactive suggestions to keep debugging focused and efficient.
  • Use Case: When a payment service starts throwing 500 errors after a recent deploy, this skill guides you to trace the root configuration change instead of applying a temporary patch that fails again in production.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to investigate the 500 error appearing on the checkout page after your latest deploy.

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 a 500 error instead of just patching the symptom?▼

To find the root cause of a 500 error, apply a structured debugging workflow that enforces context recovery and scope checks, ensuring you identify the underlying configuration change before applying a permanent fix.

What is the best way to debug software regressions where features stopped working after a prior working state?▼

The best way to debug software regressions is to follow a four-phase structured workflow—investigate, analyze, hypothesize, and implement—to trace unexpected behavior back to its origin and prevent recurring bugs.

How do I troubleshoot stack traces and unexpected behavior systematically?▼

Troubleshoot stack traces systematically by using a root-cause-first debugging process that includes built-in guardrails and scope checks, confirming the root cause before writing any code fixes.

Can I automatically trigger a debugging workflow when reporting production errors?▼

Yes, you can automatically trigger a debugging workflow through proactive auto-invocation, which detects reported production errors, stack traces, and broken functionality to start structured investigation immediately.

What are the limitations of ad-hoc debugging for complex error investigation?▼

The limitation of ad-hoc debugging is that it often fixes symptoms instead of root causes, leading to recurring bugs, wasted engineering time, and unstable production systems without enforcing scope checks.

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