systematic-debugging
Installation
SKILL.md
Systematic Debugging
The Iron Law
NO FIXES WITHOUT ROOT CAUSE INVESTIGATION FIRST
If Phase 1 below isn't complete, you cannot propose fixes.
Effort Gates
Adaptive depth based on ${CLAUDE_EFFORT} (v2.1.120+):
| Effort | Protocol |
|---|---|
low |
3-step fast path: (1) capture the exact error, (2) reproduce minimally, (3) form one hypothesis and test it. Skip the full protocol for trivial single-file bugs. |
medium and above |
Full protocol below. Root-cause discipline is non-negotiable at default effort and higher. |