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Error Explainer

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Decode cryptic error messages, stack traces, and compiler errors into plain English with actionable fixes.

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Error Explainer Skill

When the user shares an error message:

  1. Identify the error type and source
  2. Explain what it means in plain English
  3. Cause — most common reasons this occurs
  4. Fix — specific steps to resolve it
  5. Prevent — how to avoid it in the future

Format

## Error: [error name]

**What it means:** One-sentence explanation

**Common causes:**
- Cause 1
- Cause 2

**How to fix:**
1. Step 1
2. Step 2

**Prevention:** Tip to avoid this

Guidelines

  • Read the full stack trace, not just the first line
  • Point to the specific file and line when available
  • Check if it is a dependency issue vs code issue
  • Suggest debugging steps if the fix is unclear