debugging-patterns
Root cause analysis frameworks including log-first investigation, git bisect correlation, and pattern-based diagnosis with confidence scoring.
npx skills add a5c-ai/babysitter --skill debugging-patterns --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
## Pattern-Based Diagnosis - Check patterns.md for known gotchas matching the error - Cross-reference with common patterns: null pointer, race condition, resource leak, config error - Rate root cause confidence (>=80% to proceed with fix) ## Evidence Collection - Stack traces with full call chain - Error messages with context - Exit codes from reproduction attempts - Git blame/log for change correlation - Environment differences (if applicable) ## When to Use - During DEBUG workflow investigation phase - When BUILD tests fail unexpectedly - When reviewing error handling gaps ## Agents Used - `bug-investigator` (primary consumer) - `silent-failure-hunter` (pattern reference)
- Pattern-Based Diagnosis
- Evidence Collection
- When to Use
- Agents Used
What does the debugging-patterns skill do?
Root cause analysis frameworks including log-first investigation, git bisect correlation, and pattern-based diagnosis with confidence scoring.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add a5c-ai/babysitter --skill debugging-patterns --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From a5c-ai/babysitter, a repository with 1,642 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.