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+# Troubleshooting
+
+## 🛠️ **Solutions for Common Issues and Advanced Debugging**
+
+This guide provides systematic approaches to diagnosing and resolving issues with our agent team system. From simple command problems to complex coordination challenges, find solutions and prevention strategies here.
+
+## 🎯 **Troubleshooting Philosophy**
+
+### **Systematic Diagnosis**
+Our troubleshooting approach follows the same systematic principles as our development:
+- **Gather Information**: Understand the problem completely before attempting solutions
+- **Isolate Variables**: Identify specific components or processes causing issues
+- **Test Hypotheses**: Systematically test potential solutions
+- **Document Solutions**: Capture learnings to prevent future occurrences
+
+### **Prevention-Focused**
+The best troubleshooting is prevention:
+- **Proactive Monitoring**: Identify issues before they become problems
+- **Pattern Recognition**: Learn from past issues to prevent similar ones
+- **Process Improvement**: Update workflows to eliminate common failure points
+- **Knowledge Sharing**: Ensure team learns from troubleshooting experiences
+
+## 🚨 **Common Issues and Solutions**
+
+### **Command Execution Issues**
+
+#### **Issue: Prompt Commands Not Working**
+**Symptoms:**
+- `@prime`, `@plan-feature`, or other commands not responding
+- Error messages about unknown commands
+- Commands executing but producing unexpected results
+
+**Diagnosis Steps:**
+```bash
+# Check if you're in the correct directory
+pwd
+# Should show your project root directory
+
+# Verify agent configurations exist
+ls agents/hooks/
+# Should show agent hook files
+
+# Check if Archon MCP server is running
+[Check MCP server status]
+```
+
+**Solutions:**
+```bash
+# Solution 1: Verify project structure
+# Ensure you're in the project root with agents/ directory
+
+# Solution 2: Check agent hook configurations
+# Verify hook files exist and are properly formatted
+
+# Solution 3: Restart MCP servers if needed
+# Follow MCP server restart procedures
+
+# Solution 4: Re-run setup if necessary
+# Ensure all agent configurations are properly installed
+```
+
+**Prevention:**
+- Always run commands from project root directory
+- Regularly validate agent configuration integrity
+- Maintain consistent project structure across environments
+
+#### **Issue: Agent Coordination Failures**
+**Symptoms:**
+- Agents working on conflicting tasks
+- Handoffs not happening smoothly
+- Multiple agents claiming the same work
+- Project Manager not coordinating effectively
+
+**Diagnosis Steps:**
+```bash
+# Check current project state in Archon
+[Query Archon for current project status and task assignments]
+
+# Review recent agent activities
+@system-review [recent-activities] [coordination-patterns]
+
+# Validate agent hook configurations
+[Check hook trigger conditions and actions]
+```
+
+**Solutions:**
+```bash
+# Solution 1: Re-establish project context
+@prime
+# Reload shared context for all agents
+
+# Solution 2: Clear task assignments
+[Reset task assignments in Archon and reassign clearly]
+
+# Solution 3: Explicit coordination
+# Use Project Manager to explicitly coordinate agent activities
+
+# Solution 4: Update coordination protocols
+[Review and update agent coordination hooks if needed]
+```
+
+**Prevention:**
+- Always start significant work with `@prime`
+- Use Project Manager as single point of coordination
+- Regular coordination protocol reviews and updates
+- Clear task assignment and handoff procedures
+
+### **Quality Gate Issues**
+
+#### **Issue: Quality Gates Being Bypassed**
+**Symptoms:**
+- Code deployed without proper review
+- Quality issues discovered in production
+- Inconsistent quality standards application
+- Team pressure to skip quality checks
+
+**Diagnosis Steps:**
+```bash
+# Review recent deployment history
+[Check if @code-review was executed before deployments]
+
+# Analyze quality metrics trends
+@system-review [quality-metrics] [deployment-patterns]
+
+# Check quality gate enforcement
+[Verify quality gate hooks are active and working]
+```
+
+**Solutions:**
+```bash
+# Solution 1: Enforce mandatory quality gates
+# Update deployment procedures to require @code-review approval
+
+# Solution 2: Automate quality gate enforcement
+# Implement automated checks that block deployment without quality approval
+
+# Solution 3: Education and training
+# Ensure team understands importance and process of quality gates
+
+# Solution 4: Process improvement
+@system-review [quality-bypasses] [process-improvements]
+```
+
+**Prevention:**
+- Automated quality gate enforcement in CI/CD
+- Regular quality process training and reinforcement
+- Clear consequences for bypassing quality procedures
+- Continuous monitoring of quality gate compliance
+
+#### **Issue: Inconsistent Quality Standards**
+**Symptoms:**
+- Different quality expectations across agents
+- Varying levels of thoroughness in reviews
+- Confusion about quality criteria
+- Quality standards not being met consistently
+
+**Diagnosis Steps:**
+```bash
+# Review quality standards documentation
+[Check if quality criteria are clearly defined and accessible]
+
+# Analyze quality review outcomes
+@code-review [recent-reviews-analysis]
+
+# Check agent understanding of standards
+[Survey agents on quality criteria understanding]
+```
+
+**Solutions:**
+```bash
+# Solution 1: Standardize quality criteria
+# Create clear, specific quality standards documentation
+
+# Solution 2: Quality training program
+# Implement comprehensive quality training for all agents
+
+# Solution 3: Quality review calibration
+# Regular sessions to ensure consistent quality assessment
+
+# Solution 4: Automated quality checks
+# Implement automated tools to enforce consistent standards
+```
+
+### **Performance Issues**
+
+#### **Issue: Slow Agent Response Times**
+**Symptoms:**
+- Long delays between command execution and agent response
+- Timeouts during agent operations
+- Reduced development velocity
+- User frustration with system responsiveness
+
+**Diagnosis Steps:**
+```bash
+# Check system resource usage
+# Monitor CPU, memory, and disk usage during agent operations
+
+# Analyze agent operation complexity
+@system-review [agent-operations] [performance-metrics]
+
+# Check for bottlenecks in agent coordination
+[Identify slow steps in agent workflows]
+```
+
+**Solutions:**
+```bash
+# Solution 1: Optimize agent operations
+# Streamline complex agent operations and reduce unnecessary steps
+
+# Solution 2: Parallel processing
+# Enable parallel execution where agents can work simultaneously
+
+# Solution 3: Caching and optimization
+# Implement caching for frequently accessed information
+
+# Solution 4: Resource scaling
+# Increase system resources if bottlenecks are resource-related
+```
+
+#### **Issue: Memory or Resource Exhaustion**
+**Symptoms:**
+- System slowdowns during agent operations
+- Out of memory errors
+- Disk space issues
+- Network connectivity problems
+
+**Diagnosis Steps:**
+```bash
+# Monitor resource usage
+# Check memory, CPU, disk, and network usage patterns
+
+# Identify resource-intensive operations
+[Profile agent operations for resource consumption]
+
+# Check for resource leaks
+[Monitor resource usage over time for leaks]
+```
+
+**Solutions:**
+```bash
+# Solution 1: Resource optimization
+# Optimize agent operations to use fewer resources
+
+# Solution 2: Resource cleanup
+# Implement proper cleanup of temporary resources
+
+# Solution 3: Resource limits
+# Set appropriate resource limits for agent operations
+
+# Solution 4: Infrastructure scaling
+# Scale infrastructure to meet resource demands
+```
+
+### **Integration Issues**
+
+#### **Issue: Archon MCP Server Connection Problems**
+**Symptoms:**
+- Cannot create or update projects in Archon
+- Task management not working
+- Knowledge base integration failing
+- MCP server connection errors
+
+**Diagnosis Steps:**
+```bash
+# Check MCP server status
+[Verify Archon MCP server is running and accessible]
+
+# Test MCP server connectivity
+[Test basic MCP server operations]
+
+# Review MCP server configuration
+[Check MCP server configuration files]
+```
+
+**Solutions:**
+```bash
+# Solution 1: Restart MCP server
+# Stop and restart Archon MCP server
+
+# Solution 2: Check configuration
+# Verify MCP server configuration is correct
+
+# Solution 3: Network connectivity
+# Ensure network connectivity to MCP server
+
+# Solution 4: Update MCP server
+# Update to latest version if compatibility issues exist
+```
+
+#### **Issue: External Tool Integration Failures**
+**Symptoms:**
+- Git operations failing
+- Database connections not working
+- Third-party API integrations broken
+- Build tool integration issues
+
+**Diagnosis Steps:**
+```bash
+# Test external tool connectivity
+# Verify each external tool works independently
+
+# Check configuration and credentials
+# Ensure all external tools are properly configured
+
+# Review integration points
+[Identify where integrations are failing]
+```
+
+**Solutions:**
+```bash
+# Solution 1: Update configurations
+# Ensure all external tool configurations are current
+
+# Solution 2: Credential management
+# Verify and update credentials for external services
+
+# Solution 3: Network and firewall
+# Check network connectivity and firewall rules
+
+# Solution 4: Tool updates
+# Update external tools to compatible versions
+```
+
+## 🔍 **Advanced Debugging Techniques**
+
+### **Agent Behavior Analysis**
+**Understanding Agent Decision-Making:**
+
+#### **Agent State Debugging**
+```bash
+# Analyze agent decision patterns
+@system-review [agent-decisions] [context-factors]
+
+# Review agent coordination logs
+[Examine agent communication and handoff patterns]
+
+# Check agent configuration consistency
+[Verify agent configurations match expectations]
+```
+
+#### **Context Analysis**
+```bash
+# Verify shared context consistency
+@prime
+# Check if all agents have consistent project understanding
+
+# Analyze context drift over time
+@system-review [context-evolution] [decision-consistency]
+```
+
+### **Workflow Debugging**
+**Systematic Workflow Issue Resolution:**
+
+#### **Workflow Tracing**
+```bash
+# Trace workflow execution
+[Follow workflow steps from initiation to completion]
+
+# Identify workflow bottlenecks
+@system-review [workflow-performance] [bottleneck-analysis]
+
+# Validate workflow logic
+[Check if workflow steps are logically consistent]
+```
+
+#### **Quality Gate Analysis**
+```bash
+# Analyze quality gate effectiveness
+@code-review [quality-gate-analysis]
+
+# Review quality gate bypass patterns
+@system-review [quality-bypasses] [root-causes]
+```
+
+### **Performance Profiling**
+**Systematic Performance Issue Resolution:**
+
+#### **Operation Profiling**
+```bash
+# Profile agent operations
+[Measure time and resources for each agent operation]
+
+# Identify performance bottlenecks
+[Find slowest operations and resource constraints]
+
+# Optimize critical paths
+[Focus optimization efforts on highest-impact areas]
+```
+
+#### **Resource Usage Analysis**
+```bash
+# Monitor resource usage patterns
+[Track CPU, memory, disk, and network usage over time]
+
+# Identify resource leaks
+[Look for resources that aren't properly cleaned up]
+
+# Optimize resource utilization
+[Implement more efficient resource usage patterns]
+```
+
+## 📊 **Diagnostic Tools and Techniques**
+
+### **Built-in Diagnostic Commands**
+**System Health Checks:**
+
+#### **System Status Validation**
+```bash
+# Overall system health check
+@prime
+# Should complete successfully with comprehensive context loading
+
+# Quality system validation
+@code-review
+# Should execute without errors and provide meaningful feedback
+
+# Process effectiveness check
+@system-review [recent-activities] [process-health]
+# Should identify any process issues or improvements
+```
+
+#### **Agent Coordination Testing**
+```bash
+# Test agent coordination
+@plan-feature "Coordination Test Feature"
+# Should result in clear task assignments and coordination plan
+
+# Test quality gates
+[Execute workflow through all quality gates]
+# Should pass through all gates with appropriate validation
+```
+
+### **External Diagnostic Tools**
+**System Monitoring and Analysis:**
+
+#### **Resource Monitoring**
+```bash
+# System resource monitoring
+htop          # CPU and memory usage
+df -h         # Disk usage
+netstat -an   # Network connections
+```
+
+#### **Log Analysis**
+```bash
+# Application logs
+tail -f logs/application.log
+
+# System logs
+tail -f /var/log/syslog
+
+# MCP server logs
+[Check MCP server specific logs]
+```
+
+## 🛡️ **Prevention Strategies**
+
+### **Proactive Monitoring**
+**Early Issue Detection:**
+
+#### **Health Check Automation**
+```bash
+# Regular system health checks
+[Automated daily/weekly system health validation]
+
+# Performance monitoring
+[Continuous monitoring of key performance metrics]
+
+# Quality metrics tracking
+[Regular quality metrics collection and analysis]
+```
+
+#### **Trend Analysis**
+```bash
+# Performance trend analysis
+@system-review [performance-trends] [degradation-patterns]
+
+# Quality trend analysis
+@system-review [quality-trends] [improvement-opportunities]
+```
+
+### **Process Improvement**
+**Systematic Issue Prevention:**
+
+#### **Root Cause Analysis**
+```bash
+# Systematic root cause analysis for all issues
+@rca [issue-pattern-id]
+
+# Process improvement implementation
+@implement-fix [process-improvement-id]
+
+# Effectiveness validation
+@system-review [improvements] [effectiveness-metrics]
+```
+
+#### **Knowledge Capture**
+```bash
+# Document all troubleshooting experiences
+@execution-report [troubleshooting-session]
+
+# Update prevention procedures
+[Incorporate learnings into standard procedures]
+
+# Share knowledge across team
+[Ensure all team members learn from troubleshooting experiences]
+```
+
+## 📋 **Troubleshooting Checklists**
+
+### **Quick Diagnostic Checklist**
+**First Steps for Any Issue:**
+- [ ] Clearly define the problem and symptoms
+- [ ] Check if issue is reproducible
+- [ ] Verify system prerequisites and configuration
+- [ ] Check recent changes that might have caused the issue
+- [ ] Review logs and error messages
+- [ ] Test with minimal configuration to isolate variables
+
+### **Agent Coordination Issues**
+- [ ] Verify all agents have consistent project context (`@prime`)
+- [ ] Check task assignments in Archon are clear and non-conflicting
+- [ ] Validate agent hook configurations are correct
+- [ ] Ensure Project Manager is actively coordinating
+- [ ] Review recent coordination patterns for conflicts
+
+### **Quality Issues**
+- [ ] Verify quality gates are properly configured and active
+- [ ] Check if quality standards are clearly defined and understood
+- [ ] Validate quality tools are working correctly
+- [ ] Review recent quality metrics for trends
+- [ ] Ensure quality processes are being followed consistently
+
+### **Performance Issues**
+- [ ] Monitor system resources during operations
+- [ ] Profile agent operations for bottlenecks
+- [ ] Check for resource leaks or inefficient operations
+- [ ] Validate network connectivity and external service performance
+- [ ] Review system configuration for optimization opportunities
+
+## 🎓 **Troubleshooting Mastery**
+
+### **Diagnostic Skills Development**
+**Building Troubleshooting Expertise:**
+
+#### **Systematic Approach**
+- Learn to gather complete information before attempting solutions
+- Develop hypothesis-driven debugging techniques
+- Practice isolating variables to identify root causes
+- Build pattern recognition skills for common issues
+
+#### **Tool Proficiency**
+- Master built-in diagnostic commands and their interpretation
+- Learn external monitoring and analysis tools
+- Develop custom diagnostic scripts and procedures
+- Build comprehensive troubleshooting documentation
+
+### **Prevention Mindset**
+**Shifting from Reactive to Proactive:**
+
+#### **Process Improvement Focus**
+- Always look for process improvements after resolving issues
+- Implement systematic prevention measures
+- Build monitoring and alerting for early issue detection
+- Create comprehensive documentation and knowledge sharing
+
+#### **Continuous Learning**
+- Learn from every troubleshooting experience
+- Share knowledge and learnings with the team
+- Stay updated on best practices and new diagnostic techniques
+- Contribute to improving the overall system reliability
+
+---
+
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