# debug

Investigates application logs, SQLite database state, and git history without editing source files. Useful for pinpointing issues during manual testing.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 507 installs · ★ 3946
- Author: parcadei
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/parcadei/Continuous-Claude-v3/tree/HEAD/.claude/skills/debug/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-01-26
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/parcadei-debug

## What it does

The skill investigates bugs through parallel tasks. It inspects recent log files in locations like `./logs/`, runs diagnostic queries against SQLite with the `sqlite3` CLI, and checks uncommitted changes via `git diff` and `git status`. It inspects your project purely in read-only mode.

After examining the environment, it generates a structured debug report with timestamped log errors, database findings, the likely root cause, and suggested commands to test next. Browser console errors and internal MCP server state remain outside its reach, so you will need to check those manually.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add parcadei/Continuous-Claude-v3 --skill debug -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/debug/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/debug/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add parcadei/Continuous-Claude-v3 --skill debug -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/debug/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add parcadei/Continuous-Claude-v3 --skill debug -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/debug/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install parcadei/Continuous-Claude-v3 debug
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/debug/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add parcadei/Continuous-Claude-v3 --skill debug -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/parcadei/Continuous-Claude-v3 --path .claude/skills/debug
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/debug/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add parcadei/Continuous-Claude-v3 --skill debug -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/parcadei/Continuous-Claude-v3/tree/HEAD/.claude/skills/debug/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- inspect recent application logs for errors and stack traces
- verify table schemas and recent records in SQLite
- trace regressions through recent git commits and working tree diffs
- generate a structured triage report with root cause hypotheses

## Example prompts
- Help me debug why the service fails on startup: check recent logs and git diff.
- Investigate the database state and recent changes for the issue in task-12.md.

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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---
name: debug
description: Debug issues by investigating logs, database state, and git history
---

# Debug

You are tasked with helping debug issues during manual testing or implementation. This command allows you to investigate problems by examining logs, database state, and git history without editing files. Think of this as a way to bootstrap a debugging session without using the primary window's context.

## 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.
```

## Environment Information

You have access to these key locations and tools:

**Logs**:
- Application logs (check project-specific locations)
- Common locations: `./logs/`, `~/.local/share/{app}/`, `/var/log/`

**Database** (if applicable):
- SQLite databases can be queried with `sqlite3`
- Check project config for database locations

**Git State**:
- Check current branch, recent commits, uncommitted changes
- Similar to how `commit` and `describe_pr` commands work

**Service Status**:
- Check running processes: `ps aux | grep {service}`
- Check listening ports: `lsof -i :{port}`

## Process Steps

### Step 1: Understand the Problem

After the user describes the issue:

1. **Read any provided context** (plan or ticket file):
   - Understand what they're implementing/testing
   - Note which phase or step they're on
   - Identify expected vs actual behavior

2. **Quick state check**:
   - Current git branch and recent commits
   - Any uncommitted changes
   - When the issue started occurring

### Step 2: Investigate the Issue

Spawn parallel Task agents for efficient investigation:

```
Task 1 - Check Recent Logs:
Find and analyze the most recent logs for errors:
1. Find latest logs: ls -t ./logs/*.log | head -1 (or project-specific location)
2. Search for errors, warnings, or issues around the problem timeframe
3. Note the working directory if shown
4. Look for stack traces or repeated errors
Return: Key errors/warnings with timestamps
```

```
Task 2 - Database State (if applicable):
Check the current database state:
1. Locate database file (check project config)
2. Connect: sqlite3 {database_path}
3. Check schema: .tables and .schema for relevant tables
4. Query recent data based on the issue
5. Look for stuck states or anomalies
Return: Relevant database findings
```

```
Task 3 - Git and File State:
Understand what changed recently:
1. Check git status and current branch
2. Look at recent commits: git log --oneline -10
3. Check uncommitted changes: git diff
4. Verify expected files exist
5. Look for any file permission issues
Return: Git state and any file issues
```

### Step 3: Present Findings

Based on the investigation, present a focused debug report:
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