Debug Root Cause
Pinpoints the underlying root cause of software failures using advanced analysis and reasoning techniques.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add debug-root-cause npx -- -y @trustedskills/debug-root-cause
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"debug-root-cause": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/debug-root-cause"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill analyzes error messages, logs, and code snippets to identify the underlying root cause of a software bug or system failure. It can trace back through dependencies and potential issues to pinpoint the origin of the problem. The agent will provide explanations for its reasoning and suggest possible solutions based on its analysis.
When to use it
- You're facing an unexpected error in production and need to quickly understand why it occurred.
- Debugging a complex issue where multiple components interact, making it difficult to isolate the source of the problem.
- Analyzing system logs to identify patterns and root causes of recurring errors.
- Troubleshooting performance bottlenecks by identifying inefficient code or resource constraints.
Key capabilities
- Error message analysis
- Log file parsing
- Code snippet examination
- Dependency tracing
- Root cause identification
- Solution suggestion
Example prompts
- "Analyze this error message: 'TypeError: Cannot read property 'name' of undefined' and tell me the root cause."
- "I’m seeing high latency on our database. Analyze these logs and identify potential bottlenecks."
- “Here is a code snippet that is failing. Can you debug it and explain why?”
Tips & gotchas
The skill requires access to relevant error messages, log files, or code snippets for effective analysis. Providing as much context as possible will improve the accuracy of its root cause identification.
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