Problem Analysis
Analyzes complex problems, identifying root causes, potential solutions, and associated risks with detailed reasoning.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add problem-analysis npx -- -y @trustedskills/problem-analysis
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"problem-analysis": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/problem-analysis"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill helps AI agents break down complex problems into smaller, more manageable parts. It can identify root causes and potential solutions by analyzing a given situation or issue. The agent utilizes this analysis to suggest actionable steps or further investigation areas.
When to use it
- When facing a vague or ill-defined problem requiring clarification.
- To understand the underlying reasons for an unexpected outcome in a process.
- For troubleshooting technical issues where the cause is not immediately apparent.
- To evaluate potential risks and opportunities associated with a new initiative.
Key capabilities
- Problem decomposition
- Root cause identification
- Solution suggestion
- Actionable steps generation
Example prompts
- "Analyze this situation: [paste detailed description of a problem]."
- "What are the possible root causes for [specific issue]?"
- "Break down the problem of [complex task] into smaller steps."
Tips & gotchas
The quality of the analysis depends heavily on the detail and clarity provided in the initial prompt. Be as specific as possible when describing the problem to get more useful results.
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