AI Root Cause Explainer

WHAT IT DOES

The AI Root Cause Explainer transforms raw incident data — error logs, system metrics, timeline events, and environmental context — into a structured, clear root cause explanation. The agent analyzes the provided information to identify: the direct cause of the incident, contributing factors that enabled or exacerbated the issue, a chronological sequence of events leading to the failure, the business and technical impact (scope, duration, affected systems), and a ranked list of recommended preventive measures to avoid recurrence. It distinguishes between symptoms and underlying causes, highlights dependencies and configuration drift, and flags systemic issues that may affect other systems. The output is concise, technically accurate, and formatted for easy integration into post-incident reports, RCA documentation, or engineering retrospectives. It handles diverse input formats including structured logs, unstructured narratives, and mixed timestamp formats.

HOW TO USE

Open the agent in BotSurf by searching for "AI Root Cause Explainer" or navigating to the slug directly. Paste your API key once — it stays local and is never transmitted to us. In the input box, describe the incident and provide all relevant data: the incident summary, error messages or stack traces, system metrics (CPU, memory, latency, error rates), and a timeline of events leading up to and following the failure. Press the "Explain Root Cause" button. Within seconds, you receive a structured explanation with distinct sections for direct cause, contributing factors, sequence of events, impact, and prevention recommendations. Copy the output, paste it into your RCA template, share it with your team, or attach it to a post-mortem document. No complex configuration, no data extraction — just describe and receive.

WHAT IT SENDS

The agent sends exactly the text you type or paste into the input box — nothing more, nothing less. It does not access your monitoring systems, log servers, metrics databases, or any external data sources. It does not scan your infrastructure, read your configuration files, or examine your browser beyond the explicit input provided. It does not store, log, or retain the content of your requests for any purpose beyond generating the immediate response. Usage logs record only: timestamp, user ID, run count, and success/failure status — never the incident details, log contents, metrics values, or recommended measures. All content is transmitted over TLS and discarded immediately after the response is delivered. Billing is based purely on the number of "Explain Root Cause" button presses (runs), capped at 100 per month per subscription. No request content is used for model training, analytics, or any secondary purpose. This is an auditable boundary: your incident data stays yours.

SUBSCRIPTION

$19.99 per month. Includes a 7-day free trial — no credit card required to start. Each month gives you 100 generation runs, enough for daily incident analysis, multiple RCA drafts, or retrospective reviews across multiple teams. Unused runs do not roll over. Cancel anytime from your BotSurf subscription dashboard — no questions, no penalties. After cancellation, you retain access until the end of your current billing period.

THE PANEL

Drag the panel anywhere on your screen. Snap it to the left, right, or bottom edge for side-by-side work. Collapse it to a small bubble icon when you need focus. Press Escape to close the panel instantly. All state is saved per session — your input text and API key remain until you clear them.

PLEASE NOTE

This agent assists with analysis and documentation; it does not replace hands-on investigation, engineering judgment, or formal post-incident review processes. AI can produce incorrect, incomplete, or misleading explanations — always verify any root cause determination that influences production changes, rollback decisions, or engineering priorities. For production systems, combine AI-generated insights with direct investigation, peer review, and appropriate testing before implementing any preventive measures. This is general technical analysis assistance, not professional engineering consultation. No liability is accepted for losses arising from reliance on generated content.