investigate

Trace software bugs to root causes through a structured multi-phase investigation workflow.

Updated Mar 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pcaokhai/gradion-response-report-api --skill investigate-pcaokhai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: investigate
Source: https://github.com/pcaokhai/gradion-response-report-api/tree/main/.claude/skills/gstack/investigate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pcaokhai/gradion-response-report-api --skill investigate-pcaokhai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Root-cause debugging is often manual, time-consuming, and error-prone; this Skill provides a structured, repeatable framework to uncover underlying causes and prevent recurrences.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provides a multi-phase debugging workflow (collect symptoms, read code, hypothesize, test, implement) to locate root causes efficiently.
  • Guides evidence collection, reproduction steps, hypothesis testing, and validation to ensure durable fixes.
  • Use Case: When a bug surfaces in production, follow the steps to trace it to the root cause and implement a verifiable repair.

Quick Start

Start by describing the observed symptom and the affected module, then initiate Phase 1 of root-cause investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions about investigate

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

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How do I trace a software bug to its root cause in production?▼

A systematic root-cause debugging workflow enforces a multi-phase investigation: collecting symptoms, reading code, hypothesizing, testing hypotheses, implementing fixes, and verifying results to resolve software bugs.

What is the best way to debug flaky tests and code regressions?▼

Debugging flaky tests and regressions requires a structured root-cause investigation workflow that enforces evidence collection, reproduction, hypothesis testing, and validation to locate underlying causes efficiently.

How do I start a root-cause investigation when an error surfaces?▼

Initiate a root-cause investigation by describing the observed symptom and the affected module, which begins the first phase of a multi-step debugging workflow to locate and resolve the issue.

Can I use a systematic debugging workflow for incident response?▼

A systematic debugging workflow applies to incident response by enforcing a multi-phase root-cause investigation process for production errors, ensuring structured evidence collection and verifiable repairs.

Why does my manual debugging process fail to find the underlying cause?▼

Manual debugging often fails to find the underlying cause because it lacks a repeatable framework, whereas a systematic root-cause workflow enforces structured evidence collection, hypothesis testing, and validation.