specswarm-fix

Execute the SpecSwarm fix workflow to resolve software defects.

65|4|Updated Oct 10, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MartyBonacci/specswarm --skill specswarm-fix
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Skill: specswarm-fix
Source: https://github.com/MartyBonacci/specswarm/tree/main/skills/fix
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MartyBonacci/specswarm --skill specswarm-fix

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured, systematic approach to identifying, reproducing, and fixing software bugs. It includes robust regression testing to prevent reintroductions and ensures that fixes are comprehensive and stable.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Regression-Test-First: Automatically creates tests to reproduce the bug before implementing any fix.
  • Automated Fix & Verification: Implements the fix and rigorously verifies its effectiveness, including re-running all relevant tests.
  • Chain Bug Detection: Helps prevent cascading failures by detecting and addressing new issues that might arise from a fix.
  • Use Case: When a user reports "Login fails with special characters in password," use this Skill to automatically create a test case, fix the underlying issue, and verify the fix without introducing new problems.

Quick Start

Fix the login bug where special characters cause failure.

Frequently Asked Questions about specswarm-fix

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

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How do I fix a bug systematically with regression testing?

Systematically fix bugs by creating regression tests first to reproduce the issue, then applying and verifying the fix. This Skill automates the full workflow—from problem extraction through test creation, fix implementation, and verification via re-runs—ensuring lasting solutions without cascading failures.

Can I automatically detect and fix bugs without manual intervention?

Yes. This Skill automates end-to-end bug resolution with confidence-based handling for high, medium, and low-confidence scenarios, auto-retries up to two times, and stops after verification to prevent unintended deployment, requiring only explicit user intent to trigger.

What types of software defects can this approach handle?

This approach handles any malfunction report including failures to load, crashes, and features not rendering. It applies regression-test-first methodology to extract the problem, create reproducing tests, implement fixes, and verify effectiveness across all relevant test suites.

How does regression testing prevent new bugs from a fix?

Regression testing captures the original bug behavior in a test case before implementing any fix, then re-runs all relevant tests after the fix is applied. This chain-bug detection prevents the fix from introducing new issues or reintroducing the original problem.

When should I use this instead of manual bug fixing?

Use this structured approach when you need repeatable, verifiable fixes with comprehensive test coverage. It's ideal for bugs reported by users—like authentication failures with special characters—where confidence-based handling and automatic verification reduce the risk of incomplete or regressive solutions.