Diagnosing Type Errors
This skill automatically identifies and flags potential type errors in your code, saving you time debugging and improving code quality.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add diagnosing-type-errors npx -- -y @trustedskills/diagnosing-type-errors
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"diagnosing-type-errors": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/diagnosing-type-errors"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill helps identify and explain type errors in code. It can analyze code snippets, pinpoint the exact location of the error, and provide a clear explanation of why the type mismatch occurred. The skill is designed to be helpful for developers working with various programming languages and frameworks.
When to use it
- You're encountering cryptic type error messages you don't understand.
- You’re debugging code in a language known for strict typing (e.g., TypeScript, Python).
- You need help understanding why your function isn't receiving the expected data types as input.
- You are refactoring existing code and want to ensure type safety.
Key capabilities
- Type error identification
- Error location pinpointing
- Clear explanation of type mismatch causes
Example prompts
- "Explain this TypeScript error: 'Argument of type 'string' is not assignable to parameter of type 'number'."
- "I’m getting a TypeError in my Python code. Can you help me understand why?"
- “Analyze the following JavaScript code and identify any potential type errors: [code snippet]”
Tips & gotchas
The skill requires providing the relevant code snippet as input for accurate analysis. The quality of the explanation depends on the clarity and completeness of the provided code.
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