spectra-debug

Debug software bugs through a four-phase reproduce, isolate, root cause, and fix workflow.

Updated Apr 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kaochenlong/handshake --skill spectra-debug-kaochenlong
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: spectra-debug
Source: https://github.com/kaochenlong/handshake/tree/main/.claude/skills/spectra-debug
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kaochenlong/handshake --skill spectra-debug-kaochenlong

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Debugging complex software issues with a disciplined, repeatable process that eliminates guesswork and accelerates resolution.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Four-phase workflow: Reproduce, Isolate, Root Cause, and Fix to guide systematic debugging.
  • Enforces evidence-based reasoning with documented steps, logs, and hypothesis tracking.
  • Use case: when a bug is reported, follow the workflow to reliably reproduce, pinpoint the fault, and implement a verified fix with tests.

Quick Start

Describe the bug with /spectra-debug and follow the four-phase workflow to reproduce, isolate, identify the root cause, and implement a tested fix.

Frequently Asked Questions about spectra-debug

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

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What is a systematic debugging workflow for complex software issues?

A systematic debugging workflow eliminates guesswork by following a four-phase process: Reproduce, Isolate, Root Cause, and Fix, ensuring reliable resolution through evidence-based reasoning and documented steps.

How do I reproduce and isolate a bug across diverse environments?

To reproduce and isolate a bug, follow a disciplined workflow that enforces evidence-based reasoning, tracks hypotheses, and documents logs at each phase to pinpoint the fault reliably across diverse environments.

What is the best way to identify a root cause and implement a verifiable fix?

The best way to identify a root cause and implement a verifiable fix is to enforce a structured workflow with guardrails, allowing a maximum of three fix attempts per hypothesis before requiring a new approach.

Does this disciplined debugging process work without external dependencies?

Yes, this debugging process operates without external dependencies, applying a self-contained four-phase workflow with guardrails to systematically resolve software issues across diverse environments.

Why should I use a four-phase debugging process instead of guessing fixes?

A four-phase debugging process prevents unstructured guesswork by enforcing hypothesis tracking and documentation at each phase, ensuring you implement a verifiable fix with tests rather than unrepeatable patches.

When do I need a structured workflow with guardrails for debugging?

You need a structured workflow with guardrails when a reported bug requires reliable reproduction, precise fault isolation, and a verifiable fix, limiting fix attempts to three per hypothesis to maintain discipline.