debugging

Diagnose software errors using traceback analysis and binary search.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/RedBeret/agent-skill-catalog --skill debugging-redberet
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Skill: debugging
Source: https://github.com/RedBeret/agent-skill-catalog/tree/main/skills/debugging
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RedBeret/agent-skill-catalog --skill debugging-redberet

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured methodology to diagnose and resolve errors, unexpected behavior, and failures in code, reducing the time spent on troubleshooting.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Systematic Debugging Protocol: Guides users through a step-by-step process from reading error messages to verifying fixes.
  • Root Cause Analysis: Employs techniques like binary search (in time and code) to isolate the source of bugs.
  • Common Pitfall Avoidance: Highlights frequent errors such as stale caches, wrong environments, import shadows, and async/await mistakes.
  • Tool Integration: Provides examples for using debugging tools in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, shell, and SQL.
  • Use Case: When encountering a sqlalchemy.exc.NoResultFound error, this skill helps you read the traceback, reproduce the bug, isolate the get_user function in routes.py, and apply a fix.

Quick Start

Use the debugging skill to help resolve a ModuleNotFoundError in your Python application.

Frequently Asked Questions about debugging

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

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What is the best way to debug a Python ModuleNotFoundError or NoResultFound error?▼

The best way to debug a Python ModuleNotFoundError or NoResultFound error is to follow a systematic protocol: read the traceback, reproduce the bug, isolate the cause using binary search, and verify the fix.

How do I troubleshoot unexpected behavior in JavaScript and SQL environments?▼

To troubleshoot unexpected behavior in JavaScript and SQL environments, apply a systematic debugging methodology that isolates causes using binary search and identifies common pitfalls like async/await mistakes or stale caches.

How can I read a Python traceback to isolate the root cause of a bug?▼

You can read a Python traceback to isolate the root cause of a bug by analyzing the call stack, reproducing the error, and using debugging tools like pdb to perform binary search across your code and timeline.

What common pitfalls should I look for when diagnosing software errors?▼

When diagnosing software errors, look for common pitfalls such as stale caches, wrong environments, import shadows, and async/await mistakes that frequently cause unexpected behavior across Python, JavaScript, shell, and SQL environments.

Does this systematic debugging methodology work with shell and SQL tools like strace?▼

Yes, this systematic debugging methodology works with shell and SQL environments, requiring understanding of tools like strace to diagnose failures and isolate the source of unexpected behavior across your codebase.