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- SKILL.md skill
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- vodailocz/kilo-kit-mcp
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- v1.0.0, committed Mar 3, 2026
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- Apache-2.0
Deep root cause analysis using the 5 Whys and Fishbone techniques. Use when systematic debugging hasn't found the cause, or for complex systemic issues. Keywords: root cause, why, underlying, fundamental, systemic, deep, origin.
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What the file says
# 🔬 Root Cause Analysis Skill
> **Philosophy:** Don't stop at the first "why" — dig until you hit bedrock.
## When to Use
Use this skill when:
- Systematic debugging found the bug but not WHY it exists
- Issue keeps recurring despite fixes
- Bug seems to have multiple contributing factors
- You need to prevent similar bugs in the future
- There's a systemic/architectural issue suspected
**Do NOT use this skill when:**
- Bug is simple and obvious
- Time is extremely limited (use quick-fix)
- Just need to patch, not understand
---
## Prerequisites
Before starting:
- [ ] Bug has been identified (what is happening)
- [ ] Have access to relevant code and history
- [ ] Understand the system architecture (high level)
- [ ] Have time for thorough analysis (~30-60 mins)
---
## Process
### Phase 1: PROBLEM DEFINITION 📝
**Goal:** Clearly define what we're analyzing.
**Steps:**
1. **State the Problem Precisely**
```
Template:
"When [condition], the system [actual behavior]
instead of [expected behavior]."
Example:
"When a user submits a login form with special characters,
the system returns a 500 error instead of validating input."
```
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How to install
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Source
vodailocz/kilo-kit-mcp · 27 stars · license Apache-2.0 · pushed 2026-10-24 · branch main
API
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