systematic-debugging
@obra/systematic-debugging
systematic-debugging stops guess-and-patch: gather evidence, form a hypothesis, then fix. Install with npx skills add obra/superpowers --skill systematic-debugging.
Last verified: 2026-06-22 · obra / Superpowers
systematic-debugging
Investigate bugs and test failures before proposing a fix.
When to use
- → A test failed unexpectedly
- → A bug you cannot reproduce yet
- → Before proposing a patch
Platforms
Resources
Source
https://github.com/obra/superpowers/skills/systematic-debuggingLicense: MIT
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FAQ
How do I install systematic-debugging?
Send the install prompt to your AI, or run npx skills add https://github.com/obra/superpowers/tree/main/skills/systematic-debugging.
Which platforms support systematic-debugging?
Cursor, Claude Code, Codex CLI, Open Agents