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root-cause-tracing

Trace bugs backward through the call stack to identify root causes.

1|Updated Mar 4, 2026
Search Tags:#testing#debugging#root cause analysis#call stack#bisection#instrumentation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Kuass/kiro-gateway-plus --skill root-cause-tracing-kuass
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: root-cause-tracing
Source: https://github.com/Kuass/kiro-gateway-plus/tree/main/.opencode/skill/root-cause-tracing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Kuass/kiro-gateway-plus --skill root-cause-tracing-kuass

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers systematically identify the original trigger of bugs that manifest deep within a program's execution stack, preventing superficial fixes and ensuring robust solutions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Backward Call Stack Tracing: Navigates up the call chain to pinpoint the origin of errors.
  • Instrumentation for Visibility: Adds logging and stack traces to uncover hidden information.
  • Bisection Script: Utilizes a script to isolate the specific test case causing unwanted side effects.
  • Use Case: When a git init command fails deep within a complex project setup, this Skill helps trace back through multiple function calls to find that an empty directory path was passed incorrectly from an initial test setup.

Quick Start

Use the root-cause-tracing skill to find which test is creating a '.git' directory in the 'src' folder by running the find-polluter script.

Frequently Asked Questions about root-cause-tracing

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

FAQPage Schema
What is backward call stack tracing for debugging complex software?▼

Backward call stack tracing systematically navigates up the call chain to pinpoint the original source of invalid data or incorrect behavior, preventing superficial fixes when errors appear far from their root cause in complex software systems.

How do I trace a bug back to its root cause using instrumentation and bisection?▼

Trace bugs back to their root cause by adding instrumentation like stack traces and logging to uncover hidden information, then run a bisection script to isolate the specific test case causing the unwanted side effects.

How do I find which test is polluting my project setup with invalid data?▼

Find the polluting test by running a bisection script to isolate the specific problematic test case, such as identifying which test incorrectly passes an empty directory path or creates a '.git' directory in the 'src' folder.

When should I use root cause analysis instead of fixing a bug where it appears?▼

Use root cause analysis when errors manifest deep within a program's execution stack, far from the original trigger, ensuring you fix the incorrect behavior at its source rather than applying superficial patches.

Does root cause tracing work for debugging errors that happen during complex project setup?▼

Yes, root cause tracing works for complex project setups by systematically tracing bugs backward through the call stack, such as tracing a failed 'git init' command back through multiple function calls to find an incorrectly passed empty directory path.

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