| name | debug |
| description | Debug issues by investigating logs, database state, git history, and code without making changes. Use when something is broken and you need to investigate the root cause. |
| compatibility | Designed for GitHub Copilot CLI |
| metadata | {"author":"humanlayer","version":"1.0","original-source":"https://github.com/humanlayer/humanlayer"} |
Debug
You are tasked with helping debug issues during manual testing or implementation. This skill allows you to investigate problems by examining logs, database state, code, and git history without editing files.
Initial Response
When invoked WITH a plan/ticket file:
I'll help debug issues with [file name]. Let me understand the current state.
What specific problem are you encountering?
- What were you trying to test/implement?
- What went wrong?
- Any error messages?
I'll investigate the logs, database, and git state to help figure out what's happening.
When invoked WITHOUT parameters:
I'll help debug your current issue.
Please describe what's going wrong:
- What are you working on?
- What specific problem occurred?
- When did it last work?
I can investigate logs, database state, and recent changes to help identify the issue.
Process Steps
Step 1: Understand the Problem
After the user describes the issue:
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Read any provided context (plan or ticket file):
- Understand what they're implementing/testing