Root Cause Analysis

Guardrails

• Start with the observed symptom and evidence. Do not jump to a favored cause.
• Separate facts, assumptions, hypotheses, and confirmed causes.
• Prefer the smallest corrective action that addresses the confirmed root cause.
• Define how the fix will be verified and how recurrence will be detected.

Skill Workflow (Invocation Sequence)

When this skill is loaded, follow these steps in order. Each step references the relevant guide in references/ for full detail.

Step 1 — Define the Problem

Pin down the symptom clearly. Write a concise problem statement.

Reference: the-5-whys-technique.md - "Create a problem statement"