investigate

Perform systematic root cause analysis for software errors and unexpected behaviors.

Updated Jul 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yocxy2/gstack3 --skill investigate-yocxy2
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: investigate
Source: https://github.com/yocxy2/gstack3/tree/main/investigate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yocxy2/gstack3 --skill investigate-yocxy2

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a structured, repeatable framework for debugging software, preventing "quick fixes" that fail to address the underlying root cause.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Root Cause Analysis: Enforces a four-phase investigation process (investigate, analyze, hypothesize, implement) to ensure bugs are solved permanently.
  • Contextual Awareness: Integrates with project-specific learnings, prior investigations, and cross-project eureka moments to leverage past knowledge.
  • Safety Guardrails: Automatically checks debug scope boundaries and provides proactive guidance for errors, stack traces, and unexpected behavior.

Quick Start

Invoke the investigate skill to perform a root cause analysis on the current error or broken feature.

Frequently Asked Questions about investigate

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

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How do I perform systematic debugging and root cause analysis for software errors?

Yes, you can root cause analysis integrates project-specific learnings, historical investigation data, and cross-project eureka moments. This contextual awareness leverages past knowledge to troubleshoot unexpected software behaviors more effectively.

What is the best way to prevent quick fixes from failing during software troubleshooting?

The best way to prevent quick fix failures during troubleshooting is enforcing a structured four-phase investigation process. By analyzing logs, code, and project context files, you ensure bugs are solved permanently at their root cause.

Do I need shell access to perform root cause analysis on unexpected system behaviors?

Yes, root cause analysis requires shell access and read/write permissions. These permissions are necessary to analyze logs, code, and project context files across the full development lifecycle to identify the actual error source.

How does automated scope validation work when debugging unexpected system behaviors?

Automated scope validation works by automatically checking debug scope boundaries during root cause analysis. It provides proactive guidance for errors, stack traces, and unexpected system behaviors to keep investigations focused and safe.

Can I use this systematic debugging approach across the full development lifecycle?

Yes, systematic debugging operates across the full development lifecycle by integrating project-specific learnings and historical investigation data. It validates debug scope boundaries while analyzing logs, code, and project context files.