bug-hunting
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SKILL.md
Bug Hunting
Overview
Bugs have root causes. Symptoms have patches. Patches create future bugs.
Core principle: A claim is not evidence. Evidence is not root cause. Root cause is not a fix.
Violating the letter of this process is violating the spirit of bug hunting.
Two Modes
| Mode | Trigger | First Question |
|---|---|---|
| Reactive | "Fix this bug", "test failing", "production error" | What is the confirmed root cause? |
| Proactive | "Review this code", "find bugs in...", "audit this" | What could go wrong? Where are the weakest points? |
Both modes follow the same 5 phases. Entry point differs; discipline does not.