Root Cause Tracing
Backward debugging methodology tracing from error symptoms through call chains to find the original trigger point, with 5-step systematic process
Install
Quick install
npx skills add https://github.com/NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit/tree/master/plugins/kaizen/skills/root-cause-tracingnpx skills add NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit --skill "Root Cause Tracing" --agent claude-codenpx skills add NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit --skill "Root Cause Tracing" --agent cursornpx skills add NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit --skill "Root Cause Tracing" --agent codexnpx skills add NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit --skill "Root Cause Tracing" --agent opencodenpx skills add NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit --skill "Root Cause Tracing" --agent github-copilotnpx skills add NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit --skill "Root Cause Tracing" --agent windsurfMore install options
Shorthand — useful for multi-skill repos:
npx skills add NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit --skill "Root Cause Tracing"Manual — clone the repo and drop the folder into your agent's skills directory:
git clone https://github.com/NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit.gitcp -r context-engineering-kit/plugins/kaizen/skills/root-cause-tracing ~/.claude/skills/Root Cause Tracing
Backward debugging methodology tracing from error symptoms through call chains to find the original trigger point, with 5-step systematic process
What is it?
Bugs often manifest deep in the call stack (git init in wrong directory, file created in wrong location, database opened with wrong path). Your instinct is to fix where the error appears, but that's treating a symptom.
Core principle: Trace backward through the call chain until you find the original trigger, then fix at the source.
How to use it?
Install this skill in your Claude environment to enhance root cause tracing capabilities. Once installed, Claude will automatically apply the skill's guidelines when relevant tasks are detected. You can also explicitly invoke it by referencing its name in your prompts.The full source and documentation is available on GitHub.
Key Features
- Backward debugging methodology tracing from error symptoms through call chains to find the original trigger point, with 5-step systematic process
- Systematic debugging and error resolution
- Seamless integration with Claude's development workflowView on GitHub
GitHub Stats
StarsForksLast UpdateAuthorNeoLabHQLicenseGPL-3.0Version1.0.0Categories
Developer ToolsTestingTags
debuggingroot-causecall-stacktracingtroubleshootingFeatures
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Source: https://github.com/NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit/tree/master/plugins/kaizen/skills/root-cause-tracing
Author: NeoLabHQ
License: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html
GitHub Stars: 433
Tags: debugging, root-cause, call-stack, tracing, troubleshooting
SKILL.md source
--- name: Root Cause Tracing description: Backward debugging methodology tracing from error symptoms through call chains to find the original trigger point, with 5-step systematic process --- # Root Cause Tracing Backward debugging methodology tracing from error symptoms through call chains to find the original trigger point, with 5-step systematic process What is it? Bugs often manifest deep in the call stack (git init in wrong directory, file created in wrong location, database opened with wrong path). Your instinct is to fix where the error appears, but that's treating a symptom. Core principle: Trace backward through the call chain until you find the original trigger, then fix at the source. ## How to use it? Install this skill in your Claude environment to enhance root cause tracing capabilities. Once installed, Claude will automatically apply the skill's guidelines when relevant tasks are detected. You can also explicitly invoke it by referencing its name in your prompts. The full source and documentation is available on GitHub. ## Key Features * Backward debugging methodology tracing from error symptoms through call chains to find the original trigger point, with 5-step systematic process * Systematic debugging and error resolution * Seamless integration with Claude's development workflowView on GitHub ### GitHub Stats StarsForksLast UpdateAuthorNeoLabHQLicenseGPL-3.0Version1.0.0 ### Categories Developer ToolsTesting ### Tags debuggingroot-causecall-stacktracingtroubleshooting ### Features ## Related Skills More from Developer Tools ### Auto Fix Tests Systematic failing test repair orchestration with auto-discovery, parallel agent fixes, and full verification, emphasizing fixing tests without modifying business logic 433NeoLabHQTestingDeveloper Tools00 ### iOS Simulator Skill 21 production-ready scripts for iOS app testing, building, and automation with semantic UI navigation 200Conor LuddyDeveloper ToolsTesting00 ### Playwright Browser Automation General-purpose browser automation with Playwright for testing pages, forms, responsive design, and UX validation 180lackeyjbDeveloper ToolsTesting00 --- **Source**: https://github.com/NeoLabHQ/context-engineering-kit/tree/master/plugins/kaizen/skills/root-cause-tracing **Author**: NeoLabHQ **License**: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html **GitHub Stars**: 433 **Tags**: debugging, root-cause, call-stack, tracing, troubleshooting
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