systematic-debugging Skill
Use when encountering any bug, test failure, or unexpected behavior, before proposing fixes Published by openai in plugins.
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Testing, Includes SKILL.md, Reusable instructions
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What is systematic-debugging Skill?
Use when encountering any bug, test failure, or unexpected behavior, before proposing fixes Published by openai in plugins. This profile combines repository metadata with install, compatibility, and usage signals so developers can quickly decide whether it fits their agent workflow before opening the source repository.
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Key capabilities
- Includes SKILL.md support
- Reusable instructions support
- Testing
- Testing use cases
Declared skill metadata
- Source file: plugins/superpowers/skills/systematic-debugging/SKILL.md
These fields retain source and confidence evidence from the indexed SKILL.md.
Compatibility and setup
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
When to use systematic-debugging Skill
- Use it for testing.
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Source
- Creator: openai
- Repository: openai/plugins
- Skill file: plugins/superpowers/skills/systematic-debugging/SKILL.md
What it does
Use when encountering any bug, test failure, or unexpected behavior, before proposing fixes
Skill instructions
Systematic Debugging Overview Core principle: ALWAYS find root cause before attempting fixes. Symptom fixes are failure. Violating the letter of this process is violating the spirit of debugging. The Iron Law NO FIXES WITHOUT ROOT CAUSE INVESTIGATION FIRST If you haven't completed Phase 1, you cannot propose fixes. When to Use Use for ANY technical issue: - Test failures - Bugs in production - Unexpected behavior - Performance problems - Build failures - Integration issues Use this ESPECIALLY when: - Under time pressure (emergencies make guessing tempting) - "Just one quick fix" seems obvious - You've already tried multiple fixes - Previous fix didn't work - You don't fully understand the issue Don't skip when: - Issue seems simple (simple bugs have root causes too) - You're in a hurry (rushing guarantees rework) - Manager wants it fixed NOW (systematic is faster than thrashing) The Four Phases You MUST complete each phase before proceeding to the next. Phase 1: Root Cause Investigatio
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Frequently asked questions
What is systematic-debugging?
systematic-debugging is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Use when encountering any bug, test failure, or unexpected behavior, before proposing fixes
Who is systematic-debugging best for?
systematic-debugging is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, testing workflows.
How do I install systematic-debugging?
Install or run systematic-debugging using Copy skill directory. Check systematic-debugging for the latest setup command.
Is systematic-debugging actively maintained?
systematic-debugging may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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