debug

Guide root-cause investigation and generate durable debug artifacts.

9|3|Updated Apr 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/corca-ai/charness --skill debug-corca-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: debug
Source: https://github.com/corca-ai/charness/tree/main/plugins/charness/skills/debug
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/corca-ai/charness --skill debug-corca-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Diagnose bugs by guiding root-cause investigation and preserving a durable debug artifact.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided root-cause analysis following Polya-inspired problem-solving discipline.
  • Durable artifact scaffolding and standardized learning notes for future sessions.
  • Non-destructive investigation workflow that avoids premature repairs until facts are established.

Quick Start

Prompt the agent to initiate a debug session and scaffold a durable artifact for the incident.

Frequently Asked Questions about debug

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

FAQPage Schema
What is root-cause analysis debugging and how does it preserve investigation results?▼

Root-cause debugging is a structured investigation process that identifies fundamental bug causes. It preserves investigation results by generating durable artifacts and standardized learning notes for future debugging sessions.

How do I conduct hypothesis-driven debugging without prematurely changing code?▼

Hypothesis-driven debugging uses a non-destructive investigation workflow that avoids premature repairs until facts are established. It enforces structured root-cause investigation to frame problems and validate assumptions before applying fixes.

How do I scaffold a durable debug artifact for an incident investigation?▼

To scaffold a durable debug artifact, initiate a debug session for the incident. The workflow enforces artifact generation and standardized learning notes to capture problem framing and root-cause findings for future reference.

Can I use this structured debugging workflow for team-based diagnostics?▼

This structured debugging workflow supports team-based diagnostics by framing problems and capturing durable results. It empowers future sessions with standardized learning notes and durable artifact scaffolding for shared incident context.

What's the best way to make complex software bugs reproducible during diagnostics?▼

The best way to make bugs reproducible is following Polya-inspired problem-solving discipline during investigation. This structured debugging workflow frames problems systematically and captures durable artifacts to establish facts before repairs.