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Investigate software bugs through root-cause analysis and hypothesis testing.

1|Updated Mar 9, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#debugging#root cause#analysis#investigate#hypothesis
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/LuminairPrime/openwrt-docs4ai-pipeline --skill investigate-luminairprime
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: investigate
Source: https://github.com/LuminairPrime/openwrt-docs4ai-pipeline/tree/main/.agents/skills/investigate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/LuminairPrime/openwrt-docs4ai-pipeline --skill investigate-luminairprime

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It provides a systematic workflow to discover the root cause of software bugs and ensures fixes address the underlying issue rather than just symptoms.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Four‑phase process: investigate, analyze, hypothesize, implement.
  • Proactive suggestions when users report errors or unexpected behavior.
  • Integrates with Bash, Read, Write, Edit, Grep, Glob, AskUserQuestion, and WebSearch tools.
  • Hooked safety checks that lock the debug scope to a narrow directory before making changes.

Quick Start

Ask the investigate skill to debug the recent error by saying, “/investigate the build failure in src/main.c”.

Frequently Asked Questions about investigate

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I perform root-cause debugging for unexpected software behavior?▼

Root-cause debugging systematically identifies and resolves software bugs by analyzing symptoms, logs, and unexpected behavior through a four-phase process: investigate, analyze, hypothesize, and implement fixes.

What is the best way to analyze code repository logs to find a bug?▼

Analyzing code repository logs to find a bug requires gathering evidence using command-line tools, Grep, and Glob to test hypotheses, ensuring the fix addresses the underlying issue rather than just treating symptoms.

Can I use bash and web search to investigate build failures in my code?▼

Yes, investigating build failures integrates with Bash, Read, Write, Edit, Grep, Glob, AskUserQuestion, and optional WebSearch tools to gather evidence and implement fixes directly within your codebase.

Does this debugging workflow lock the scope before making code changes?▼

Yes, hooked safety checks lock the debug scope to a narrow directory before making changes, ensuring that code modifications remain controlled and targeted during the hypothesis and implementation phases.

How do I fix a software bug without just patching the symptom?▼

To fix a software bug without patching the symptom, apply a systematic workflow that discovers the root cause through evidence gathering and hypothesis testing, ensuring the implemented fix resolves the underlying issue.

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