tracing

Trace failures across frontend, API, backend, and database to generate PlantUML diagrams.

25|5|Updated Mar 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Hedgehogues/awesome-claude --skill tracing-hedgehogues
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Skill: tracing
Source: https://github.com/Hedgehogues/awesome-claude/tree/main/skills/tracing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Hedgehogues/awesome-claude --skill tracing-hedgehogues

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Tracing & incident analyzer: traces why a feature doesn't work after deploy, locates the root cause in code across all layers (frontend → API → backend → DB), generates PlantUML sequence + C4 component diagrams showing the failure path, produces a structured issue table, and assesses implementation risks. Use when: a deployed feature doesn't work, triaging bugs, incidents, or production issues.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tracing across all layers to identify failure paths and bottlenecks.
  • Generates PlantUML sequence diagrams and C4 component diagrams for visual root-cause analysis.
  • Produces a structured issue table with steps to reproduce, impact assessment, and recommended fixes.
  • Performs risk assessment of proposed changes and suggests mitigation strategies.
  • Suitable for postmortems, live incidents, and feature-tracing during deployments.

Quick Start

Analyze a reported issue by providing the error context and logs, then invoke the tracing workflow to start the investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions about tracing

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

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How do I trace a production incident across frontend, API, backend, and database layers?

To trace a production incident across frontend, API, backend, and database layers, provide the error context and logs to the tracing workflow. It correlates failures across all layers to identify the failure path and locate the root cause in code within a single investigation.

How do I visualize the root cause of a deployed feature failure?

Visualize the root cause of a deployed feature failure by generating PlantUML sequence diagrams and C4 component diagrams. These diagrams map the failure path across your application architecture, providing a clear visual representation of exactly where and why the breakdown occurred.

What is the best way to diagnose why a feature doesn't work after deploy?

The best way to diagnose why a feature doesn't work after deploy is to apply an end-to-end tracing workflow that reads logs and traces. It correlates data across application layers to produce a structured issue table with steps to reproduce, impact assessment, and recommended fixes.

Can I assess implementation risks and mitigation strategies during incident triage?

Yes, you can assess implementation risks and mitigation strategies during incident triage. The tracing workflow performs a risk assessment of proposed code changes and suggests mitigation strategies alongside the structured issue table to guide safe remediation.

Does this tracing workflow support postmortem investigations with structured documentation?

Yes, this tracing workflow supports postmortem investigations by generating structured documentation. It outputs a structured issue table detailing steps to reproduce, impact assessment, and recommended fixes, alongside visual root-cause diagrams for comprehensive incident analysis.