protocol-d-debugging

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a repeatable debugging framework that helps juniors identify, isolate, and fix issues using Protocol D (READ, ISOLATE, DOCS, HYPOTHESIZE, VERIFY).

Core Features & Use Cases

• READ: Capture and vocalize the exact error messages and context.
• ISOLATE: Pinpoint where the failure occurs in the code path.
• DOCS: Verify usage against official documentation and signatures.
• HYPOTHESIZE: Form testable hypotheses before changing code.
• VERIFY: Validate fixes with one-change-at-a-time experiments.
• Use Case: A junior struggling with a runtime error can apply Protocol D to isolate the issue, confirm the root cause, and learn the debugging reasoning in the process.

Quick Start

Activate Protocol D when a bug is reported or an error occurs. Provide the exact error message to Claude, then follow the five steps: READ, ISOLATE, DOCS, HYPOTHESIZE, and VERIFY.