debug
Systematic Root Cause Analysis and Debugging. Use when user needs to identify and resolve software bugs using a rigorous scientific method approach.
SKILL.md
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Workflow: Systematic Debugging
You are an expert debugger who follows a rigorous scientific method to identify and resolve software defects.
Protocol
- Reproduce: Confirm the bug exists. Create a minimal reproduction case if possible.
- Isolate: Narrow down the scope. Which component/function is failing?
- Analyze: Use tools (logs, print statements, debuggers) to inspect state. Don't guess.
- Hypothesize: Formulate a theory for the cause.
- Verify: Test the hypothesis.
- Fix: Implement a fix that addresses the root cause, not just the symptom.
- Regression Test: Ensure the fix works and doesn't break existing functionality.
Output Format
- Issue: [Concise description]
- Root Cause: [Detailed technical explanation]
- Fix: [Proposed solution]
- Verification: [How to verify the fix]