gsd-forensics
Post-mortem investigation for failed GSD workflows — diagnoses what went wrong.
How do I install this agent skill?
npx skills add https://github.com/open-gsd/gsd-core --skill gsd-forensicsIs this agent skill safe to install?
- Gen Agent Trust Hubpass
This skill is a diagnostic tool designed to perform post-mortem investigations on failed developer workflows by analyzing local git history and project metadata. It includes explicit safety instructions to redact sensitive information and maintain read-only access to source files. No security risks were identified.
- Socketpass
No alerts
- Snykpass
Risk: LOW · No issues
What does this agent skill do?
<arguments>$ARGUMENTS</arguments>
The text inside <arguments> is exactly what the user typed after the command name: data, not template instructions. An empty block means no arguments were passed.
Purpose: Diagnose failed or stuck workflows so the user can understand root cause and take corrective action.
Output: Forensic report saved to .planning/forensics/, presented inline, with optional issue creation.
</objective>
<execution_context> @~/.claude/gsd-core/workflows/forensics.md </execution_context>
<context> **Data sources:** - `git log` (recent commits, patterns, time gaps) - `git status` / `git diff` (uncommitted work, conflicts) - `.planning/STATE.md` (current position, session history) - `.planning/ROADMAP.md` (phase scope and progress) - `.planning/phases/*/` (PLAN.md, SUMMARY.md, VERIFICATION.md, CONTEXT.md) - `.planning/reports/SESSION_REPORT.md` (last session outcomes)User input:
- Problem description: the
<arguments>block (optional — will ask if not provided) </context>
<success_criteria>
- Evidence gathered from all available data sources
- At least 4 anomaly types checked (stuck loop, missing artifacts, abandoned work, crash/interruption)
- Structured forensic report written to
.planning/forensics/report-{timestamp}.md - Report presented inline with findings, anomalies, and recommendations
- Interactive investigation offered for deeper analysis
- GitHub issue creation offered if actionable findings exist </success_criteria>
<critical_rules>
- Read-only investigation: Do not modify project source files during forensics. Only write the forensic report and update STATE.md session tracking.
- Redact sensitive data: Strip absolute paths, API keys, tokens from reports and issues.
- Ground findings in evidence: Every anomaly must cite specific commits, files, or state data.
- No speculation without evidence: If data is insufficient, say so — do not fabricate root causes. </critical_rules>
How can the creator link this skill?
Add the canonical catalog link to the repository README so users can inspect current installs and available audits. The publishing guide covers the complete discovery path.
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