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/install runesleo-systematic-debugging
Description
Four-phase debugging framework that ensures root cause investigation before attempting fixes. Never jump to solutions.
Usage Guidance
Reasonable to install as a debugging aid. Use it within the intended repository, review any proposed diagnostic logging before running it, avoid logging secrets or personal data, and treat remembered context as a clue rather than proof.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The artifact consistently describes a systematic debugging process focused on context recall, root-cause investigation, pattern comparison, hypothesis testing, and focused fixes.
Instruction Scope
It instructs the agent to search project docs, memory files, past conversations, code, and git history; that is aligned with debugging but should remain scoped to the user's intended project and issue.
Install Mechanism
The package contains a single markdown SKILL.md file with no executable scripts, binaries, dependency installation, install hooks, or declared environment variables.
Credentials
Repository inspection, git review, test creation, and diagnostic logging are proportionate for debugging, though diagnostics could expose sensitive project data if applied carelessly.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill mentions memory files and recording the solution later, but it does not define background workers, privilege escalation, credential handling, or automatic persistence.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install runesleo-systematic-debugging - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/runesleo-systematic-debugging - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v3.0.0
- Major update: Introduces a comprehensive four-phase (plus pre-phase) debugging process focused on root cause analysis before any fixes.
- Adds a mandatory Phase 0: Context Recall—explicitly requires gathering prior knowledge and analyzing project context before investigating or proposing fixes.
- Clearly defines strict phase order (Context Recall → Root Cause Investigation → Pattern Analysis → Hypothesis & Testing → Implementation) with rules to prevent skipping steps or guessing fixes.
- Expands guidance for multi-component systems, systematic data/log gathering, and evidence-based analysis.
- Includes red flags and common rationalizations to help users avoid pitfalls and maintain disciplined debugging.
- Emphasizes test creation before fixing and sets hard limits on repeated failed fixes (triggers architectural review after three non-working attempts).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Systematic Debugging?
Four-phase debugging framework that ensures root cause investigation before attempting fixes. Never jump to solutions. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 10169 downloads so far.
How do I install Systematic Debugging?
Run "/install runesleo-systematic-debugging" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Systematic Debugging free?
Yes, Systematic Debugging is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Systematic Debugging support?
Systematic Debugging is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Systematic Debugging?
It is built and maintained by runesleo (@runesleo); the current version is v3.0.0.
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