investigate-first

name	Investigate First
description	Investigate before proposing fixes. Trace the real code path, gather evidence, and identify the smallest fact-based fix.
requiredSources	["context7","brave-search"]

Investigate First

Use this skill when behavior is broken, unclear, regressed, or marked critical.

Goal

Understand the real problem before proposing a fix.

Rules

• do not guess
• do not suggest speculative fixes
• do not assume data structures or framework behavior
• prefer direct evidence over theory

Process

1. Inspect the local code path
   • search for the relevant entry points
   • read the connected files
   • trace the actual flow
   • inspect logs, outputs, or failing behavior
2. Verify framework and platform behavior
   • use Context7 for library and framework details
   • use current docs or web search for browser APIs, CSS, integrations, or platform behavior when needed
3. Identify the root cause
   • explain the exact failing condition
   • show where the wrong assumption or missing update lives
4. Propose the smallest fix
   • extend existing patterns where possible
   • prefer the smallest safe fix you can verify
5. Define verification
   • say what should be run or checked to prove the fix

Output

Return:

• observed symptom
• root cause
• evidence
• smallest fix direction
• verification method