systematic-debuggingby Jesse VincentDevelopmentGitHub stars: 294k
Systematic Debugging skill: what it does and how to install it
Makes the agent find the root cause of a bug, test failure or unexpected behaviour before it proposes a fix.
Install
$ npx skills add obra/superpowers --skill systematic-debuggingRun it in a terminal. If your agent is already running, start a new session so it picks the skill up.
About this skill
Makes the agent find the root cause of a bug, test failure or unexpected behaviour before it proposes a fix.
Similar skills
- Debugging and Error RecoveryWalks the agent through root-cause debugging when tests fail, builds break or behaviour stops matching expectations.
- Test-Driven DevelopmentMakes the agent write a failing test before any implementation code, for features and bug fixes alike.
- SuperpowersA full software development workflow for coding agents, built from composable skills for brainstorming, planning, TDD, debugging and review.