investigate-incident

Generate ranked hypotheses and parallel investigation tracks for incident plans.

13|1|Updated Mar 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/unblocked/cookbook --skill investigate-incident-unblocked
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: investigate-incident
Source: https://github.com/unblocked/cookbook/tree/main/recipes/investigate-incident
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/unblocked/cookbook --skill investigate-incident-unblocked

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Plan incident investigations by generating ranked hypotheses and parallel investigation tracks grounded in organizational context. Presents a structured investigation plan tailored to alerts, incidents, or symptom descriptions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Parse incidents to identify relevant context, affected systems, and related investigations.
  • Hydrate with organizational knowledge to surface 3-5 candidate root causes, with evidence, tests, and steps.
  • Produce parallel investigation tracks and escalation criteria, and render the plan using the investigation-template in references.

Quick Start

Provide incident details in your prompt and I will return a ranked hypotheses investigation plan with parallel tracks.

Frequently Asked Questions about investigate-incident

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

FAQPage Schema
What is the best way to plan an incident investigation with ranked root-cause hypotheses?▼

Incident investigation planning generates 3-5 ranked candidate root causes grounded in organizational context. It parses incident data and hydrates related cross-service knowledge to produce evidence-based hypotheses.

How do I generate parallel investigation tracks for a service alert?▼

Parallel investigation tracks are generated by parsing alert details and identifying affected systems. The plan structures multiple simultaneous investigation paths with corresponding escalation criteria.

Can I use this for postmortem analysis across multiple affected services?▼

Yes, incident investigation applies to symptom descriptions across services. It incorporates related investigations and cross-service context to surface candidate root causes tailored to your organizational structure.

Does incident investigation planning require any specific dependencies or tools?▼

No dependencies are required to generate an incident investigation plan. You provide incident details in your prompt and receive a structured plan rendered using a compatible investigation template.

What format does the structured investigation plan use for escalation paths?▼

The structured investigation plan renders using an investigation-template format found in references. It presents ranked hypotheses, parallel tracks, and escalation criteria in a standardized layout.