Error Design
Analyzes system logs & user feedback to proactively identify and design solutions for potential error states.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add error-design npx -- -y @trustedskills/error-design
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"error-design": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/error-design"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill allows AI agents to design effective and user-friendly error messages. It focuses on crafting clear, concise, and helpful communication when unexpected issues arise within a system or application. The goal is to guide users toward resolution rather than simply presenting technical jargon.
When to use it
- Software development: Generate error message copy for new features or applications.
- Website design: Improve the user experience by creating more informative and actionable error messages on web pages.
- Technical documentation: Develop clear explanations of errors for users encountering problems with a product.
- Customer support training: Provide example error messages to help customer service representatives better understand and explain issues to customers.
Key capabilities
- Generates user-friendly error message text.
- Focuses on clarity and actionable guidance.
- Avoids technical jargon in favor of plain language.
Example prompts
- "Design an error message for a failed login attempt."
- "Create a helpful error message when a file upload fails due to size limitations."
- "Write an error message explaining why a user cannot access a specific feature, assuming they lack the necessary permissions."
Tips & gotchas
The skill is most effective when provided with context about the specific error and intended audience. Consider including details about the system's functionality and the user’s likely level of technical expertise for optimal results.
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