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msd-core/commands/gsd/forensics.md
Tom Boucher 319f4bd6de feat: add /gsd:forensics for post-mortem workflow investigation (#1303)
New command that investigates failed or stuck GSD workflows by analyzing
git history, .planning/ artifacts, and file system state. Detects 6
anomaly types: stuck loops, missing artifacts, abandoned work, crash/
interruption, scope drift, and test regressions.

Inspired by gsd-build/gsd-2's forensics feature, adapted for gsd-1's
markdown-prompt architecture. Uses heuristic (LLM-judged) analysis
against available data sources rather than structured telemetry.

- commands/gsd/forensics.md: command with success_criteria + critical_rules
- get-shit-done/workflows/forensics.md: 8-step investigation workflow
- tests/forensics.test.cjs: 21 tests (command, workflow, report, fixtures)
- tests/copilot-install.test.cjs: bump expected skill count 55→56

Generates report to .planning/forensics/, offers interactive investigation,
and optional GitHub issue creation from findings.

Closes #1303

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>
2026-03-21 17:50:33 -04:00

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type, name, description, argument-hint, allowed-tools
type name description argument-hint allowed-tools
prompt gsd:forensics Post-mortem investigation for failed GSD workflows — analyzes git history, artifacts, and state to diagnose what went wrong [problem description]
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Investigate what went wrong during a GSD workflow execution. Analyzes git history, `.planning/` artifacts, and file system state to detect anomalies and generate a structured diagnostic report.

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.

<execution_context> @~/.claude/get-shit-done/workflows/forensics.md </execution_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: $ARGUMENTS (optional — will ask if not provided)
Read and execute the forensics workflow from @~/.claude/get-shit-done/workflows/forensics.md end-to-end.

<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 any project files during forensics. Only write the report.
  • 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>