Debugging Assistant
Quickly identify and suggest fixes for code errors using detailed analysis and targeted debugging strategies.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add debugging-assistant npx -- -y @trustedskills/debugging-assistant
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"debugging-assistant": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/debugging-assistant"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The debugging-assistant skill helps identify and resolve issues in code. It can analyze error messages, suggest potential fixes based on common coding mistakes, and explain complex debugging concepts. This skill aims to streamline the troubleshooting process for developers of all levels.
When to use it
- When encountering an unfamiliar error message and needing a clear explanation of what went wrong.
- During code review to proactively identify potential bugs before they reach production.
- To understand why a specific piece of code isn't behaving as expected, even without a direct error.
- For learning debugging techniques and best practices.
Key capabilities
- Error message analysis
- Suggestion of potential fixes
- Explanation of debugging concepts
Example prompts
- "Explain this error:
TypeError: 'int' object is not iterable" - "I’m getting a segmentation fault in my C++ program. What are some common causes?"
- "Suggest improvements to this Python code snippet to prevent potential errors."
Tips & gotchas
The skill's effectiveness relies on providing clear and complete error messages or code snippets. It is designed as an assistant, not a replacement for thorough testing and understanding of the underlying codebase.
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