pipeline-investigation

Identify and analyze Azure DevOps pipeline failures outside Helix to determine root causes.

13|20|Updated Mar 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dotnet/arcade-skills --skill pipeline-investigation
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Skill: pipeline-investigation
Source: https://github.com/dotnet/arcade-skills/tree/main/plugins/dotnet-dnceng/skills/pipeline-investigation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dotnet/arcade-skills --skill pipeline-investigation

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What problem does it solve?

Investigate AzDO pipeline failures that aren't Helix tests — identify build, infra, or validation issues, determine root causes, and quantify impact to accelerate resolution.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end failure analysis: diagnose failures across build, validation, and artifact stages, including non-Helix failures and cascade effects.
  • Health and failure reporting: produce health assessments and targeted failure investigations with clear action items.
  • Tooling integration: leverages AzDO MCP tools, binlog analysis, and GitHub for issue tracing, classification, and cross-repo context.

Quick Start

Run a pipeline investigation on a failing AzDO build and generate a health assessment report.

Frequently Asked Questions about pipeline-investigation

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

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How do I investigate Azure DevOps pipeline failures for build and validation stages?

Investigate Azure DevOps pipeline failures by analyzing build and validation issues to determine root causes and quantify impact. This triages non-Helix failures across artifact cascades and recurring patterns to accelerate resolution.

What is the best way to analyze binlog files for AzDO pipeline build errors?

Analyze binlog files for AzDO pipeline build errors by leveraging binlog MCP tools to trace issues. This identifies root causes within build stages and classifies failures for clear health assessment reporting.

Can I use automation to triage recurring artifact cascade failures in Azure DevOps?

You can automate triage of recurring artifact cascade failures in Azure DevOps. The investigation process identifies these cascading patterns, determines root causes, and produces targeted failure reports with action items.

Does pipeline investigation work with GitHub for issue tracing and failure classification?

Pipeline investigation works with GitHub for issue tracing and failure classification. It integrates with AzDO MCP tools, binlog analysis, and GitHub to provide cross-repo context for accurate failure reporting.

When should I not use pipeline investigation for triaging AzDO failures?

You should not use pipeline investigation for triaging AzDO Helix test failures. It specifically applies to non-Helix failures, targeting build, validation, and infrastructure issues instead of Helix-specific test scenarios.

How do I generate a health assessment report for a failing AzDO pipeline?

Generate a health assessment report for a failing AzDO pipeline by running an end-to-end failure investigation. This diagnoses build, validation, and artifact stage issues, producing clear action items for resolution.