# Debug Helper > Systematic debugging approach for identifying and fixing issues Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/debug-helper` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/debug-helper` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/debug-helper/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Coding & Dev Tools - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/debug-helper --- # Debug Helper A systematic approach to debugging software issues. ## Investigation Steps 1. Reproduce the issue consistently 2. Isolate the problem area 3. Form a hypothesis 4. Test the hypothesis 5. Apply the fix 6. Verify the solution ## Common Debugging Techniques - Add logging at critical points - Use breakpoints and step-through debugging - Check input/output at boundaries - Review recent changes in version control - Compare working vs broken states ## Error Analysis - Read error messages carefully - Check stack traces for root cause - Verify assumptions about data types and values - Look for off-by-one errors and null references --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/athola) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.