Troubleshooting Guide
This skill generates step-by-step troubleshooting guides for common issues, quickly resolving problems and saving users time & frustration.
Install on your platform
We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add troubleshooting-guide npx -- -y @trustedskills/troubleshooting-guide
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"troubleshooting-guide": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/troubleshooting-guide"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
The troubleshooting-guide skill provides a structured framework for AI agents to systematically diagnose and resolve technical issues. It enables agents to analyze error messages, gather context, and propose step-by-step solutions based on logical deduction rather than guesswork.
When to use it
- An agent encounters an unexpected API failure and needs to isolate the root cause before retrying.
- A user reports a complex software bug requiring a methodical investigation of logs and configuration files.
- You need an AI to generate a diagnostic checklist for hardware or network connectivity problems.
Key capabilities
- Systematic error analysis and root cause identification.
- Generation of step-by-step remediation workflows.
- Context gathering through targeted questioning or log review.
- Structured documentation of issues and solutions for future reference.
Example prompts
- "Act as a system administrator. I am receiving 'Connection Timeout' errors on port 8080. Use the troubleshooting guide to list the first three things you would check."
- "Analyze this error log snippet: [paste log]. Follow a standard troubleshooting protocol to determine if the issue is server-side or client-side."
- "Create a diagnostic checklist for resolving intermittent Wi-Fi drops on a Linux machine, ensuring each step includes verification commands."
Tips & gotchas
Ensure you provide sufficient context, such as specific error codes or system configurations, so the agent can tailor its troubleshooting steps accurately. This skill is most effective when paired with access to relevant logs or diagnostic tools rather than relying solely on generic advice.
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