How does it handle build errors?

It identifies missing dependencies in package.xml and CMakeLists.txt, providing the specific commands to install system dependencies via rosdep.

Can it help with multi-machine ROS setups?

Yes, it includes specialized guidance for ROS_MASTER_URI, ROS_IP, and network connectivity issues between distributed nodes.

Does it support debugging node crashes?

Absolutely. It provides configurations for debugging segmentation faults using GDB within launch files and analyzing backtraces.

What ROS versions are covered by this skill?

The skill provides diagnostic logic primarily focused on ROS 1 (Noetic/Melodic) patterns, including environment variables and master-slave communication.

ROS Troubleshooting

Name: ROS Troubleshooting
Author: lopisan

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Learning & Documentation

Diagnoses and resolves Robot Operating System (ROS) errors, connectivity issues, and build failures through automated diagnostic workflows.

About

The ROS Troubleshooting skill acts as an expert companion for roboticists, providing a comprehensive framework for identifying and fixing common ROS-related obstacles. It helps users navigate complex issues ranging from master communication failures and topic resolution to transform (TF) errors and environment configuration, ensuring that robotic software stacks remain stable and operational during development and deployment.

Key Features

Step-by-step resolution for master communication and URI configuration errors
Multi-machine network validation including ROS_IP and firewall configuration
Diagnostic command generation for roswtf, rostopic, and rosnode tools
Build system debugging for Catkin workspace and package dependency failures
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Troubleshooting for TF (transform) trees, clock skew, and extrapolation issues

Use Cases

Resolving compilation errors and missing header dependencies during build cycles
Debugging failed node communication and missing topics in complex robotic systems
Configuring distributed ROS networks across multiple hardware platforms

About

Key Features

Step-by-step resolution for master communication and URI configuration errors
Multi-machine network validation including ROS_IP and firewall configuration
Diagnostic command generation for roswtf, rostopic, and rosnode tools
Build system debugging for Catkin workspace and package dependency failures
0 GitHub stars
Troubleshooting for TF (transform) trees, clock skew, and extrapolation issues

Use Cases

Resolving compilation errors and missing header dependencies during build cycles
Debugging failed node communication and missing topics in complex robotic systems
Configuring distributed ROS networks across multiple hardware platforms