Systematic Debugging
Automatically identifies and suggests fixes for systematic errors in code based on test results and logs.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add obra-systematic-debugging npx -- -y @trustedskills/obra-systematic-debugging
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"obra-systematic-debugging": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/obra-systematic-debugging"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The obra-systematic-debugging skill provides a structured approach to identifying and resolving issues within AI agent workflows. It helps isolate problems, pinpoint root causes, and suggest potential fixes by systematically analyzing logs and error messages. This allows for more efficient debugging compared to ad-hoc troubleshooting methods.
When to use it
- Debugging complex agent chains: When an agent is performing multiple steps and failing unexpectedly, this skill can help trace the issue through each stage.
- Analyzing recurring errors: If your agent consistently encounters a specific error, the skill can provide insights into its origin and potential solutions.
- Understanding unexpected behavior: When an agent's actions deviate from the intended outcome, use this skill to methodically investigate the cause.
- Improving agent reliability: Regularly applying systematic debugging helps proactively identify and address vulnerabilities in your agent’s logic.
Key capabilities
- Log analysis
- Error message interpretation
- Root cause identification
- Suggestion of potential fixes
Example prompts
- "Analyze the following error log: [paste error log here]"
- "I'm getting a 'TypeError' in my agent workflow. Can you help me debug it?"
- "My agent is failing to complete task X. Please systematically investigate and suggest solutions."
Tips & gotchas
The skill’s effectiveness relies on providing clear and detailed error logs or descriptions of the problematic behavior. Ensure your agent logging is sufficiently verbose to provide enough context for accurate analysis.
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