root_cause

MCP tool from Jambavan by beingmartinbmc

Before debugging. Enforces observe → compare → hypothesize → fix; escalates at 3+ failed attempts.

How to use it

root_cause is exposed by the Jambavan MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), and the root_cause tool becomes available to the model automatically. See the full listing for setup details and every tool this server provides.

Install Jambavan

$claude mcp add jambavan -- npx -y jambavan

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