How does the Debug skill prevent guessing?

It enforces an 'Iron Law' where the root cause must be identified through code tracing and a hypothesis must be tested before any code changes are applied.

Does this skill help with regression testing?

Yes, the final phase requires running the original failing test and the full test suite to ensure the fix addresses the root cause without introducing new errors.

What tools does the Debug skill utilize?

The skill leverages Read, Bash, Glob, Grep, Edit, and Write tools to inspect file paths, search for patterns, and execute reproduction scripts.

What is the Three-Strikes Rule in this skill?

If three attempted fixes fail, the skill mandates stopping to re-evaluate the root cause and architecture, preventing the AI from falling into a loop of ineffective patches.

Systematic Debugging

Name: Systematic Debugging
Author: josephneumann

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セキュリティとテスト

Enforces a rigorous, evidence-based methodology for identifying and resolving the root causes of software bugs and test failures.

The Systematic Debugging skill transforms Claude from a guess-based fixer into a disciplined engineer by mandating a root-cause-first approach. It guides the AI through a structured four-phase process: reliable reproduction, data flow tracing, predictive hypothesis testing, and minimal verification. By implementing an 'Iron Law' that forbids fixes without full understanding and a 'Three-Strikes Rule' to prevent circular logic, this skill ensures higher code quality and prevents the introduction of regression bugs often caused by superficial 'band-aid' solutions.

主な機能

01Evidence-based root cause investigation protocol

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03Data flow tracing and git history analysis integration

04Predictive hypothesis testing framework

05Mandatory reproduction and isolation of failing cases

06Regression prevention through minimal fix validation

ユースケース

01Isolating the source of logic errors in multi-agent or parallel workflows

02Resolving complex or non-obvious test failures in legacy codebases

03Performing deep-dive investigations into intermittent production bugs

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add josephneumann/claude-corps debug

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT