Return Stack
This skill simulates a function call stack to analyze program execution and pinpoint errors or uncover hidden logic.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add return-stack npx -- -y @trustedskills/return-stack
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"return-stack": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/return-stack"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill allows an AI agent to retrieve and display a call stack, providing valuable debugging information. It can trace the sequence of function calls leading up to a specific point in code execution. This is particularly useful for understanding complex program behavior or identifying the source of errors.
When to use it
- Debugging: When encountering unexpected behavior, use this skill to understand the chain of events that led to the issue.
- Code Understanding: To quickly grasp how a particular function was invoked and its context within a larger program.
- Performance Analysis: To identify bottlenecks by examining which functions are being called frequently.
- Tracing Execution Flow: When needing to visualize the path of execution through a complex system.
Key capabilities
- Retrieves call stack information.
- Displays the sequence of function calls.
- Provides context for debugging and code understanding.
Example prompts
- "Show me the current call stack."
- "What functions were called leading up to this point?"
- "Display the execution trace."
Tips & gotchas
The accuracy of the returned call stack depends on the underlying environment and available debugging information. Ensure that the agent has sufficient permissions or access to retrieve the necessary data.
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