Root Cause Analysis

关于

The Root Cause Analysis skill provides a rigorous, structured framework for diagnosing complex problems within software systems or business workflows. By leveraging industry-standard methodologies like Ishikawa (Fishbone) diagrams and iterative 5 Whys interrogation, it helps users look beyond immediate symptoms to uncover deep-seated systemic failures. This skill is ideal for conducting post-mortems, resolving recurring bugs, and improving operational efficiency through evidence-based validation and actionable corrective recommendations.

主要功能

• Automated Mermaid diagram generation for visual analysis reporting
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• Structured Fishbone (Ishikawa) diagramming across 6M, 8P, and 5S categories
• Iterative 5 Whys workflows to drill down into linear cause-effect chains
• Evidence-based validation steps to confirm suspected root causes
• Standardized problem statement templates for quantifying business impact

使用场景

• Analyzing recurring business process failures or spikes in customer support tickets
• Conducting technical post-mortems for system outages or performance bottlenecks
• Investigating complex software bugs that span across multiple infrastructure layers