Tools Debugging Root Cause

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by tjboudreaux · vlatest · Repository

Identifies root causes of test failures by analyzing logs, code, and execution traces for faster debugging.

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Run in terminal (recommended)

terminal
claude mcp add tools-debugging-root-cause npx -- -y @trustedskills/tools-debugging-root-cause
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Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json

~/.claude/settings.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tools-debugging-root-cause": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@trustedskills/tools-debugging-root-cause"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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About This Skill

What it does

This skill helps AI agents systematically identify the root cause of technical issues. It leverages a structured approach to analyze error messages, logs, and code snippets, pinpointing the source of problems and suggesting potential solutions. The tool facilitates efficient debugging by guiding users through a logical troubleshooting process.

When to use it

  • Debugging Application Errors: When an application is failing or producing unexpected results, this skill can help determine why.
  • Analyzing Log Files: To understand the sequence of events leading up to an error and identify potential culprits within large log files.
  • Troubleshooting Infrastructure Issues: To diagnose problems with servers, networks, or other infrastructure components based on error messages and system data.
  • Code Review & Prevention: Proactively analyze code for potential failure points before deployment.

Key capabilities

  • Error message analysis
  • Log file parsing
  • Code snippet examination
  • Root cause identification
  • Solution suggestions

Example prompts

  • "Analyze this error message: 'TypeError: Cannot read property 'name' of undefined' and tell me the likely root cause."
  • "I have a server log with these entries. Can you identify the pattern that led to the 500 error?"
  • "Here’s a code snippet that is failing. Help me debug it by identifying potential issues."

Tips & gotchas

The skill's effectiveness depends on providing clear and complete information about the problem, including relevant logs or code snippets. It may require some context to accurately pinpoint the root cause.

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Version
vlatest
License
Author
tjboudreaux
Installs
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