6 Aug 2026·1 min read
Install the Systematic Debugging agent skill
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Systematic Debugging is an agent skill that forces evidence-led investigation—reproduce, collect signals, prove root cause, then fix—before the model starts guessing at code changes.
What Systematic Debugging is
Systematic Debugging from obra/superpowers encodes a disciplined workflow for broken tests, builds, runtime errors, and flaky integrations.
Install command
npx skills add https://github.com/obra/superpowers --skill systematic-debuggingFirst use
- Install the skill with the command above.
- Reload your agent client if needed.
- Invoke on a real failure with: reproduce steps, logs, hypothesis, and verification criteria.
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FAQ
- Is this an MCP server?
- No. It is an agent skill from obra/superpowers.
- When should I use it?
- When tests, builds, or runtime behavior fail and you need evidence before guessing at fixes.
- What is a good example prompt?
- Reproduce this 500 error, collect logs, prove the root cause, then propose a minimal fix.
- Where is the source?
- Linked from /skills/systematic-debugging.
