investigator

Analyze incident logs and reports to identify root causes and quantify tech debt.

1|Updated Mar 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/blakeox/llm-skills --skill investigator-blakeox
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Skill: investigator
Source: https://github.com/blakeox/llm-skills/tree/main/openclaw/skills/investigator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/blakeox/llm-skills --skill investigator-blakeox

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams by providing tools to analyze failures, project trends, and quantify tech debt, enabling better understanding and management of systemic issues.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Incident Analysis: Reconstruct timelines and identify root causes from event evidence.
  • Trend Identification: Review team outputs over time to detect patterns and areas for improvement.
  • Tech Debt Management: Quantify long-term costs and risks associated with accumulated technical debt.
  • Use Case: Use this Skill to analyze incident reports, evaluate retrospectives, or prioritize tech debt tasks based on their impact.

Quick Start

Use the investigator skill to analyze the latest postmortem document in your project repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about investigator

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

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How do I perform a root cause analysis from incident logs and postmortem reports?

Root cause analysis processes event evidence like logs and postmortem reports to reconstruct incident timelines and identify underlying causes. It evaluates version history and incident documentation to pinpoint systemic failures for software teams.

What is the best way to quantify technical debt for long-term planning?

Quantifying technical debt involves evaluating version history and project reports to assess long-term costs and risks. This analysis helps software teams prioritize tech debt tasks based on their systemic impact and accumulated maintenance burden.

How do I detect team output trends during a retrospective?

Detecting team output trends requires reviewing logs and reports over time to identify recurring patterns. This Skill processes historical evidence from retrospectives to highlight areas for improvement and long-term technical planning.

Can I analyze project postmortem documents directly from my repository?

Yes, you can analyze postmortem documents directly to extract incident timelines and root causes. The Skill processes evidence from project reports and version history to facilitate investigations without requiring external dependencies.

Does incident trend analysis work without integrating external monitoring tools?

Incident trend analysis works by processing existing logs, reports, and version history evidence directly. It requires no external dependencies or monitoring tool integrations to detect patterns and quantify technical debt during retrospectives.