investigate

Trace code paths and formulate root-cause hypotheses for debugging.

Updated Sep 10, 2024
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TioSavich/UMEDCTA --skill investigate-tiosavich
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Skill: investigate
Source: https://github.com/TioSavich/UMEDCTA/tree/main/.claude/skills/gstack/investigate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TioSavich/UMEDCTA --skill investigate-tiosavich

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured, four-phase framework for root-cause debugging—investigate, analyze, hypothesize, and implement—ensuring fixes address the real problem rather than symptoms. It helps teams systematically gather symptoms, reason about causes, and implement durable solutions with traceable evidence.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Systematic four-phase workflow: investigate, analyze, hypothesize, implement.
  • Enforces the Iron Law: no fixes without root cause, reducing regression risk.
  • Proactively surfaces evidence and guidance during incident debugging and error troubleshooting.

Quick Start

Describe the observed issue and run the four-phase root-cause investigation workflow to identify and fix the underlying problem.

Frequently Asked Questions about investigate

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

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What is root-cause debugging and how does it prevent recurring software incidents?

Root-cause debugging systematically captures symptoms and traces code paths to formulate a root-cause hypothesis, ensuring durable fixes that address the actual problem rather than patching surface errors.

How do I troubleshoot an error in my codebase without just treating the symptoms?

Troubleshoot errors by following a four-phase workflow: investigate, analyze, hypothesize, and implement, which enforces evidence gathering and reproducibility steps before applying any fixes.

Can I use a structured investigation workflow for incident triage across different tech stacks?

Yes, this investigation workflow applies to incident triage and error troubleshooting across any software project or stack, proactively surfacing evidence and escalation rules during live incidents.

What is the best way to debug a complex software incident to ensure a durable fix?

The best way to debug a complex incident is to impose the Iron Law: no fixes without a root cause, systematically guiding you through evidence collection and hypothesis formulation to reduce regression risk.

When should I not apply a quick patch during codebase troubleshooting?

You should never apply a quick patch without identifying the root cause, as the investigation framework enforces the Iron Law to ensure all fixes are backed by traceable evidence and reproducibility steps.