Chain an investigation into a verified fix
Move from symptom to cause to fix, confirming each step before the next.
What this prompt helps you do
The characterised symptom, the diagnosed cause with evidence, then a fix with its verification.
When to use it
A bug is being fixed based on the first plausible explanation.
What to prepare
The goal, relevant source material, constraints, examples, and the decision or action this should support.
How to get a strong result
Confirm the cause before writing the fix; a fix that resolves the symptom without the cause moves the bug.
How to use this prompt
Replace each placeholder with accurate context. Paste the complete prompt into Claude, review the response critically, resolve important questions, and use it as a considered input to the next decision—not as an unchecked final answer.