issue-investig8tor

Generate eight root-cause hypotheses and orchestrate parallel sub-agent investigations.

1|1|Updated Jun 2, 2025

Search Tags:#automation #troubleshooting #investigate #root-cause #parallel-workflow #hypotheses #incident-report

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npx skills add https://github.com/BumpyClock/dotfiles --skill issue-investig8tor

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Skill: issue-investig8tor
Source: https://github.com/BumpyClock/dotfiles/tree/main/.ai_agents/skills/issue-investig8tor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BumpyClock/dotfiles --skill issue-investig8tor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured, repeatable method to investigate software issues using multi-hypothesis reasoning, reducing ambiguity and speeding up root-cause analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

Eight distinct, testable root-cause hypotheses generated for each issue to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Parallel investigation orchestration with eight sub-agents that collect evidence, assess confidence, and report findings without leaking sensitive chain-of-thought.
Synthesis and reporting: consolidates evidence across hypotheses into a clear most-likely cause and actionable remediation steps, plus a minimal verification plan.

Quick Start

Provide a concise issue summary and I will initiate an eight-hypothesis investigation workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about issue-investig8tor

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

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How do I automate root-cause analysis for a software incident?▼

Automate root-cause analysis by generating eight distinct testable hypotheses for your software issue, then executing a parallel investigation with sub-agents that collect evidence to identify the most likely cause and provide a recommended fix plan.

What is multi-hypothesis troubleshooting and how does it work?▼

Multi-hypothesis troubleshooting is a structured investigation method that generates eight testable root-cause hypotheses, dispatches parallel sub-agents to validate each one by collecting evidence, and synthesizes the findings to pinpoint the likely cause.

How do I investigate an incident when I only have a brief issue summary?▼

Provide a concise issue summary to initiate an eight-hypothesis parallel investigation workflow, where sub-agents automatically validate potential root causes, assess confidence levels, and synthesize evidence into an actionable remediation plan.

Can I use parallel workflows to reduce ambiguity during incident investigation?▼

Parallel workflows reduce ambiguity by simultaneously validating eight distinct root-cause hypotheses through dedicated sub-agents, consolidating their evidence and confidence reports to quickly synthesize the most likely cause.

Does this structured troubleshooting approach provide a verification plan for fixes?▼

Structured troubleshooting provides a recommended fix plan along with a minimal verification strategy after synthesizing evidence from the parallel investigation of eight hypotheses into actionable remediation steps.

When should I use an automated investigation workflow instead of manual debugging?▼

Use an automated investigation workflow when you need structured, repeatable root-cause analysis for complex software issues, replacing manual debugging with parallel hypothesis testing to speed up evidence collection and incident reporting.