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vmcore-analysis

Analyze Linux kernel VMcore crash dumps and generate root-cause reports.

1|1|Updated Apr 25, 2026
Search Tags:#debugging#kernel#root-cause#crash-analysis#bug-triage#memory-analysis#vmcore
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/linfordWu/owls --skill vmcore-analysis
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: vmcore-analysis
Source: https://github.com/linfordWu/owls/tree/main/skills/vmcore-analysis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/linfordWu/owls --skill vmcore-analysis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires crash, python3, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Linux kernel VMcore crash analysis and root-cause investigation using a dual-track workflow that fuses vmcore analysis with optional source-level validation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dual-track VMcore + source analysis to identify root causes for Linux kernel crashes, including VMcore dump interpretation, panic reasoning, and cross-validation with available source code.
  • Stepwise, script-guided investigation that yields a structured root-cause report with evidence chain and remediation suggestions.
  • Use cases cover empty pointer dereferences, OOPS, kernel oops, memory corruption, MCE, and deadlocks, with or without source code files.

Quick Start

Run the baseline VMcore analysis with a vmcore/vmlinux pair, follow the branch analysis scripts, and generate a final root-cause report.

Frequently Asked Questions about vmcore-analysis

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

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How do I analyze a Linux kernel vmcore to find the root cause of a panic?▼

Kernel crash root-cause analysis identifies Linux kernel panics using vmcore dumps, cross-traces data with available source code, and produces a defendable report with an evidence chain and remediation suggestions.

Can I determine the root cause of a kernel oops or memory corruption without source code?▼

Analyzing kernel crashes requires crash and python3 dependencies, a vmcore/vmlinux pair, and follows branch analysis scripts to generate a final root-cause report.

What types of Linux kernel crashes can be investigated using vmcore analysis?▼

A dual-track workflow fuses vmcore dump interpretation with optional source-level validation to identify root causes for Linux kernel panics and generate structured root-cause reports.

Does vmcore crash analysis support investigating deadlocks and MCE failures?▼

Vmcore crash analysis works with or without source code files, applying structured evidence collection and cross-tracing between vmcore data and source to yield a defendable root-cause report.

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