Debugging Assistant
Quickly identifies and suggests fixes for user interface bugs based on PeopleForrester usability data and best practices.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add peopleforrester-debugging-assistant npx -- -y @trustedskills/peopleforrester-debugging-assistant
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"peopleforrester-debugging-assistant": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/peopleforrester-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 users identify and resolve errors in code. It can analyze error messages, suggest potential causes for bugs, and provide recommendations for fixing them. The assistant is designed to be particularly helpful when dealing with complex or unfamiliar codebases.
When to use it
- You're stuck on a bug and need help understanding the error message.
- You want to quickly identify the root cause of an issue in your codebase.
- You are working with a new programming language or framework and need assistance debugging.
- You’re looking for suggestions to improve code quality and prevent future bugs.
Key capabilities
- Error message analysis
- Root cause identification
- Code improvement recommendations
- Debugging suggestions
Example prompts
- "I'm getting a 'TypeError: Cannot read property of undefined' error in my JavaScript code. Can you help me understand what this means?"
- "My Python script is crashing with a segmentation fault. What could be causing this?"
- “Analyze the following stack trace and suggest possible fixes: [paste stack trace here]”
Tips & gotchas
The assistant works best when provided with clear error messages or code snippets related to the issue. While it can provide helpful suggestions, always review and test any proposed changes carefully before deploying them.
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