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rca

Investigate technical issues by cross-referencing data and executing code hypotheses.

Updated Apr 6, 2026
Search Tags:#code analysis#investigation#troubleshooting#root-cause analysis#auditable reports
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Skill: rca
Source: https://github.com/akshatdalton/skills/tree/main/rca
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/akshatdalton/skills --skill rca-akshatdalton

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill facilitates a structured and evidence-based approach to investigating and resolving complex technical issues, ensuring that root causes are identified and addressed effectively.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Root-Cause Analysis: Drives investigations to a single verified root-cause fact.
  • Multi-Source Verification: Cross-checks information from various sources like Jira tickets, Slack threads, GitHub PRs, and PagerDuty incidents.
  • Code Reproduction: Executes code hypotheses deterministically on EC2 for verification.
  • Auditable Artifacts: Leaves a detailed and auditable report of the investigation process.
  • Use Case: When faced with a customer issue or on-call alert, use this Skill to systematically analyze the problem, propose a fix, and verify the resolution.

Quick Start

To initiate a root-cause analysis for a customer issue, use the command: /rca CS/IMPL/ENG-XXXXX

Frequently Asked Questions about rca

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I conduct root-cause analysis for a complex technical issue?▼

Root-cause analysis for technical issues requires cross-referencing data from Jira tickets, Slack threads, and GitHub PRs. This Skill drives that investigation process to a single verified root-cause fact and generates an auditable report.

What is the best way to troubleshoot customer issues using multiple data sources?▼

Troubleshooting customer issues across multiple data sources involves multi-source verification. This Skill cross-checks information from PagerDuty incidents and code repositories to systematically analyze the problem and propose a verified fix.

How do I start an investigation for a specific customer ticket?▼

To start an investigation for a specific customer ticket, use the command `/rca CS/IMPL/ENG-XXXXX`. This initiates a structured root-cause analysis to identify and resolve the issue with precision.

Can I execute code hypotheses deterministically during software investigation?▼

Yes, you can execute code hypotheses deterministically during a software investigation. This Skill runs code reproduction on EC2 instances to verify proposed fixes and ensure the root-cause resolution is accurate.

Does this root-cause analysis approach work for IT operations and on-call alerts?▼

Yes, this root-cause analysis approach works for IT operations and on-call alerts. It applies to complex troubleshooting scenarios in software development and IT operations, systematically analyzing problems and verifying resolutions.

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