Debugging Protocol
Automatically generates detailed debugging steps and logs based on error messages to aid in troubleshooting.
Install on your platform
We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add debugging-protocol npx -- -y @trustedskills/debugging-protocol
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"debugging-protocol": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/debugging-protocol"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill enables AI agents to diagnose and resolve issues within network communication protocols. It allows the agent to analyze packet flows, identify handshake failures, and interpret error codes across various transport layers.
When to use it
- Investigating intermittent connection drops in a distributed microservices architecture.
- Troubleshooting HTTP 502 or 504 gateway timeout errors in production logs.
- Validating that custom TCP application-layer protocols are negotiating correctly.
- Debugging latency spikes caused by inefficient protocol handshakes or retransmissions.
Key capabilities
- Analyzes raw packet captures and network trace logs.
- Identifies specific protocol violations or malformed message structures.
- Correlates network errors with application-level behavior.
- Suggests configuration changes to fix handshake failures.
Example prompts
- "Analyze this Wireshark capture of a failed TLS 1.3 handshake and explain the root cause."
- "Why is my gRPC service returning UNAVAILABLE status? Check the underlying network protocol logs."
- "Debug why MQTT messages are being dropped between the broker and the IoT device."
Tips & gotchas
Ensure you have access to raw packet captures or detailed server logs before running this skill, as it cannot infer issues from high-level application summaries alone. This skill is most effective when combined with other testing tools that provide context on application state.
Tags
TrustedSkills Verification
Unlike other registries that point to live repositories, TrustedSkills pins every skill to a verified commit hash. This protects you from malicious updates — what you install today is exactly what was reviewed and verified.
Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
🌐 Community
Passed automated security scans.