kiro-debug

Guide evidence gathering and runtime inspection to produce structured root-cause debug reports.

2|Updated Apr 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/snicmakino/kolt --skill kiro-debug-snicmakino
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: kiro-debug
Source: https://github.com/snicmakino/kolt/tree/main/.claude/skills/kiro-debug
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/snicmakino/kolt --skill kiro-debug-snicmakino

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps engineers identify and articulate the root cause of implementation failures by guiding evidence gathering, runtime/config inspection, and targeted external research when needed.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured flaw analysis: collect symptoms, logs, and diffs to frame the problem.
  • Evidence-driven investigation: combine local signals with external documentation to validate hypotheses.
  • Reproducible next steps: propose concrete actions and verification steps to unblock work.

Quick Start

Provide a failure summary and logs to begin the root-cause investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions about kiro-debug

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

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How do I find the root cause of a software failure when my build is blocked?

Root-cause debugging of implementation failures involves collecting symptoms, logs, and diffs to frame the problem. It combines local evidence with external documentation to validate hypotheses and produce reproducible next steps for resolving blockers.

How do I investigate a recurring regression across testing environments?

To start a root-cause investigation, input a failure summary and relevant logs. The skill then frames the problem through evidence-driven inspection, outputting a structured report containing the root cause, category, and confidence level.

What's the best way to structure incident response for failed validations?

Debugging recurring regressions requires collecting symptoms, logs, and diffs to frame the problem accurately. Combining these local signals with external documentation validates hypotheses and proposes reproducible next steps to unblock work.

What is included in a structured debug report for implementation failures?

A structured debug report includes ROOT_CAUSE, CATEGORY, FIX_PLAN, VERIFICATION, NEXT_ACTION, CONFIDENCE, and NOTES. This format provides concrete actions and verification steps to systematically unblock work after a failure.

Can I use root-cause debugging for failures in code review environments?

Root-cause debugging applies to blocked builds, failed validations, and recurring regressions across development, review, or testing environments. It guides evidence gathering and runtime inspection to produce a structured debug report.