# Root Cause Analysis

> Write an root cause analysis.

- Skill: `jacobstephens2/root-cause-analysis` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add jacobstephens2/root-cause-analysis`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/jacobstephens2/root-cause-analysis/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: JacobStephens2 (https://skillmd.com/u/jacobstephens2)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/jacobstephens2/root-cause-analysis

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Write a root cause analysis to a file. 

Cover things like:
- Why did this happen?
- Why didn't this happen before? / Why haven't we noticed this until now?
- What is the scope of this problem?
- Has the problem been fixed?

Make the analysis brief and slightly technical.