Agent skill
debugging
Systematic approach to debugging Python code - use when user encounters errors or unexpected behavior
Install this agent skill to your Project
npx add-skill https://github.com/mandersogit/brynhild-harness/tree/main/tests/fixtures/plugins/test-complete/skills/debugging
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Additional technical details for this skill
- language
- python
- difficulty
- intermediate
SKILL.md
Debugging Skill
[TEST-PLUGIN-SKILL: debugging]
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when:
- User reports an error or exception
- Code produces unexpected output
- Tests are failing
- Performance issues need investigation
Systematic Debugging Process
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Reproduce the Issue
- Get exact error message
- Identify minimal reproduction steps
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Gather Information
- Check stack trace
- Review recent changes
- Check logs
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Form Hypothesis
- What could cause this behavior?
- What assumptions might be wrong?
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Test Hypothesis
- Add logging/print statements
- Use debugger breakpoints
- Write minimal test case
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Fix and Verify
- Make minimal change
- Run tests
- Confirm fix doesn't break other things
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