spectra-debug

Guide a four-phase debugging workflow with a three-attempt rule.

Updated Mar 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cashwu/Keyify --skill spectra-debug
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: spectra-debug
Source: https://github.com/cashwu/Keyify/tree/main/.agents/skills/spectra-debug
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cashwu/Keyify --skill spectra-debug

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured, disciplined approach to debugging software issues, preventing guesswork and ensuring root causes are identified and fixed.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Four-Phase Workflow: Guides users through Reproduce, Isolate, Root Cause, and Fix phases.
  • Three-Attempt Rule: Enforces a limit on fix attempts per hypothesis to encourage reassessment.
  • Use Case: When encountering a bug like "search returns duplicate results," this skill will guide you to reliably reproduce the issue, pinpoint the faulty code section, understand the underlying logic error, and implement a verified fix.

Quick Start

Use the spectra-debug skill to debug the issue where the search returns duplicate results.

Frequently Asked Questions about spectra-debug

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

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How do I fix software bugs systematically without guessing?▼

A systematic debugging workflow guides you through four phases: Reproduce, Isolate, Root Cause, and Fix. It enforces evidence-based problem-solving to prevent guesswork and ensure root causes are identified and reliably fixed.

What is the three-attempt rule for bug fixing?▼

The three-attempt rule for bug fixing limits fix attempts per hypothesis to three. If a fix fails three times, it enforces reassessment of the underlying hypothesis, ensuring disciplined troubleshooting and preventing repeated unsuccessful code changes.

How do I isolate a root cause when troubleshooting code issues?▼

To isolate a root cause during troubleshooting, follow a structured workflow to reliably reproduce the issue and pinpoint the faulty code section. This evidence-based process ensures you understand the underlying logic error before implementing a fix.

Do I need the openspec CLI to run the systematic debugging workflow?▼

Yes, the openspec CLI is required for execution. The systematic debugging workflow relies on the openspec CLI to enforce debugging discipline and guide users through the four-phase process of reproducing, isolating, and fixing software issues.

When should I use a structured debugging workflow instead of ad-hoc troubleshooting?▼

Use a structured debugging workflow when ad-hoc troubleshooting fails to resolve complex software issues. It prevents guesswork by enforcing a disciplined approach, ensuring you reliably reproduce bugs, isolate faulty sections, and verify the fix.