route-debug

Enforce a phased root cause investigation workflow for code bugs before fixes.

Updated May 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/GmwEnterprise/route-spec --skill route-debug
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Skill: route-debug
Source: https://github.com/GmwEnterprise/route-spec/tree/main/skills/route-debug
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/GmwEnterprise/route-spec --skill route-debug

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates inefficient, guesswork-based debugging that leads to repeated failed fixes and missed root causes for code bugs, test failures, and regressions, especially when route-lookup has already identified relevant code files to examine.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phased Debugging Workflow: Enforces a 3-phase process (reproduce and scope, trace data flow, hypothesize and test) that ensures root causes are identified before any fixes are attempted.
  • Leverages Route-Lookup Results: Uses pre-existing route-lookup output to prioritize relevant code files, eliminating redundant time spent locating bug-related code.
  • Built-in Guardrails: Includes anti-pattern checks, red flags to stop unproductive debugging, and clear handoff logic to implementation tools to avoid wasted effort.
  • Use Case: For example, when a user reports a regression in the payment processing feature after a recent deploy, use this Skill to trace the error from the reported symptom back to the exact divergence point in the code, confirm the root cause, and prepare a structured handoff to the implementation team.

Quick Start

Use the route-debug skill to perform root cause analysis for the reported checkout flow crash, following the phased workflow after reviewing the route-lookup results for relevant payment processing code.

Frequently Asked Questions about route-debug

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

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What is the best way to find the root cause of a code regression before attempting a fix?

Root cause debugging requires a systematic phased workflow: reproducing the issue, tracing data flow, and testing hypotheses. This approach enforces structured investigation to identify exact divergence points before any fix implementation is attempted.

How do I debug test failures without wasting time on unproductive guesswork?

Debugging test failures productively involves using built-in guardrails and anti-pattern checks to stop unproductive loops. By tracing errors back to the exact divergence point in the code, you confirm the root cause before handing off to implementation.

How to perform root cause analysis when relevant code files are already identified?

Root cause analysis for pre-identified code files leverages route-lookup results to prioritize examination. The process skips redundant file location steps and directly applies data flow tracing to confirm the underlying issue efficiently.

Does systematic debugging work for both localized bugs and broader architectural regressions?

Systematic debugging covers both localized code bugs and broader architectural regressions. The phased workflow scales to trace reported symptoms back to exact divergence points regardless of the issue's scope across the software architecture.

Why do my repeated fixes fail to resolve the reported code bug?

Repeated failed fixes occur when root causes are missed due to guesswork-based debugging. Enforcing a structured investigation process with hypothesis testing prevents wasted effort and ensures the actual root cause is addressed.