systematic-debugging

Investigate root causes through a four-phase debugging process.

2|Updated Dec 9, 2025

Search Tags:#debugging #defense-in-depth #phase-based-debugging #root-cause-tracing

One-click install

npx skills add https://github.com/jasonmichaelbell78-creator/sonash-v0 --skill systematic-debugging-jasonmichaelbell78-creator

Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: systematic-debugging
Source: https://github.com/jasonmichaelbell78-creator/sonash-v0/tree/main/.claude/skills/systematic-debugging
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jasonmichaelbell78-creator/sonash-v0 --skill systematic-debugging-jasonmichaelbell78-creator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Quick fixes often mask root causes. Systematic Debugging provides a rigorous four-phase process to identify and fix the true root cause, ensuring fixes stick and symptoms don’t recur.

Core Features & Use Cases

Four-Phase Process: Phase 1 (Root Cause Investigation), Phase 2 (Pattern Analysis), Phase 3 (Hypothesis & Testing), Phase 4 (Implementation).
Root Cause Mandate: Never fix symptoms without investigative evidence.
Anti-Shortcuts & Defense-in-Depth: Explicit rules to resist time pressure and ensure robust fixes.
Real-World Impact: Dramatic reductions in wasted time and regression risk.

Quick Start

Begin with Phase 1: Read errors, reproduce reliably, inspect changes, and gather evidence before proposing fixes. When ready to implement, move to Phase 2, then Phase 3, and finally Phase 4 with a failing-test approach.