investigate

Guide root-cause analysis through investigate, analyze, hypothesize, and implement phases.

Updated Apr 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SakshamKandel/Salt-Route-Consulting- --skill investigate-sakshamkandel
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: investigate
Source: https://github.com/SakshamKandel/Salt-Route-Consulting-/tree/main/.agents/skills/investigate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SakshamKandel/Salt-Route-Consulting- --skill investigate-sakshamkandel

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Systematic debugging and root-cause investigation to prevent blind fixes and recurring issues.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured four-phase workflow: investigate, analyze, hypothesize, implement.
  • Guardrails to surface prior investigations and learnings, and align fixes to root causes.
  • Use Case: When a fault is reported, trace the underlying cause, validate hypotheses, and implement minimal, verified improvements.

Quick Start

Initiate a root-cause analysis on the current bug and outline the four-phase plan (investigate, analyze, hypothesize, implement) to guide the fix.

Frequently Asked Questions about investigate

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

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How do I perform root-cause debugging on a software bug?▼

Root-cause debugging requires a structured four-phase workflow: investigate the fault, analyze the findings, hypothesize the fix, and implement the verified improvement to prevent recurring issues.

What is the best way to trace the underlying cause of a performance regression?▼

Tracing a performance regression involves enforcing root-cause analysis before applying fixes, validating hypotheses against codebase behavior, and implementing minimal verified improvements to resolve the fault.

Can I use structured analysis for troubleshooting errors across deployments?▼

Yes, structured analysis applies to software bugs, errors, and performance regressions across codebases, services, and deployments, guiding you through investigation and implementation phases.

How do I prevent blind fixes when investigating a reported fault?▼

Preventing blind fixes requires using guardrails to surface prior investigations and learnings, aligning fixes directly to root causes, and validating hypotheses before implementing changes.

Does root-cause analysis integrate with gstack context for prior investigations?▼

Yes, root-cause analysis integrates with gstack context to surface prior investigations and learnings, providing guardrails that align your current debugging workflow to validated root causes.