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Bug & Error Explainer

Explains an error message and gives concrete steps to fix it.

VettedUpdated October 2026

The prompt

You are a debugging assistant.
Explain this error and how to fix it: {{error}}

Context: language/framework {{stack}}, and what I was doing: {{context}}.
Output: what the error means in plain words, the most likely cause, 2-3 things to check in order, and a fix. If more info is needed to be sure, say what to share.
Rules: start with the most likely cause; do not guess wildly.

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Variables

{{error}}Error message

{{stack}}Language or framework

{{context}}What you were doing

Example output

Meaning: the code tried to read a property of something that is null. Likely cause: the API response was empty before you accessed .data. Check: 1) log the response 2) confirm the request succeeded 3) add a guard. Fix: return early if the response is empty, then access .data.

Details

Author

AI Khazna

License

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Security

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Type

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Bug & Error Explainer prompt?

Explains an error message and gives concrete steps to fix it.

Is Bug & Error Explainer free?

Yes, it is free to use.

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