Exa Common Errors
Exa Common Errors identifies and suggests fixes for frequent coding mistakes, boosting developer productivity and code quality.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add exa-common-errors npx -- -y @trustedskills/exa-common-errors
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"exa-common-errors": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/exa-common-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 common errors encountered when using exa, a modern replacement for the ls command. It provides clear explanations of error messages, suggests potential causes, and offers troubleshooting steps to resolve issues. The skill aims to improve user understanding and efficiency when working with exa in various environments.
When to use it
- You receive an unexpected error message while using exa.
- You're unsure why exa is behaving differently than expected.
- You need help diagnosing problems related to file permissions or directory structures when using exa.
- You want a more user-friendly explanation of exa errors compared to standard system messages.
Key capabilities
- Error message interpretation
- Root cause analysis for common exa errors
- Troubleshooting suggestions
- Explanation of potential causes related to file permissions and directory structures
Example prompts
- "What does the error 'permission denied' mean when I use exa?"
- "I got an error saying 'No such file or directory.' What could be wrong?"
- "Explain why exa might return a 'file not found' error."
Tips & gotchas
This skill assumes you have some familiarity with the command line and basic Linux/Unix concepts. While it explains errors, understanding underlying system principles will help in more complex troubleshooting scenarios.
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