investigate

Identify root causes of software failures through structured, phase-driven investigation.

Updated Mar 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ligianehua/Gstack --skill investigate-ligianehua
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: investigate
Source: https://github.com/ligianehua/Gstack/tree/main/investigate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ligianehua/Gstack --skill investigate-ligianehua

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Systematic debugging with root cause investigation to prevent repeated fixes and speed up recovery.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Root cause analysis workflow: gather symptoms, read code, check changes, reproduce.
  • Phase-based approach: investigate, analyze, hypothesize, implement to ensure robust fixes.
  • Structured guidance: provides concrete steps, evidence gathering, and escalation paths when needed.

Quick Start

Initiate a root-cause investigation by collecting symptoms and reproducible steps.

Frequently Asked Questions about investigate

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

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How do I find the root cause of a software bug instead of just patching symptoms?

Root cause debugging requires collecting symptoms, reading code, checking changes, and reproducing the issue to form testable hypotheses before implementing fixes, preventing repeated patches and speeding up recovery.

What is the best way to structure an incident response debugging session?

Structuring an incident response debugging session involves a phase-driven workflow: investigate symptoms, analyze code, hypothesize root causes, and implement fixes to ensure systematic recovery and prevent repeated patches.

How do I reproduce a software failure during a post-mortem analysis?

To reproduce a software failure during a post-mortem, collect initial symptoms and reproducible steps, then read the code and check recent changes to verify the issue before forming a testable hypothesis for fixes.

Can I use a structured debugging workflow for any codebase or environment?

Yes, you can apply this structured debugging workflow across any codebases and environments for triage, incident responses, and post-mortems, relying on gathering evidence and forming testable hypotheses rather than specific tools.

When should I escalate an issue during root-cause bug analysis?

You should escalate an issue during root-cause bug analysis when structured guidance fails to yield testable hypotheses, using concrete steps and evidence gathering to determine escalation paths needed for robust fixes.