Coding & Cursor Rules

Debug Any Error Prompt

Paste an error and get the root cause, a fix, and a way to prevent it.

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I got this error:

```
[PASTE FULL ERROR + STACK TRACE]
```

Relevant code:
```
[PASTE THE FILE OR FUNCTION]
```

What I was doing: [WHAT YOU CLICKED / RAN]

Please:
1. Explain in plain English what the error means.
2. Name the most likely root cause, and 2 other possible causes.
3. Give the smallest code change that fixes it.
4. Tell me how to confirm it is fixed.
5. Suggest one habit or check that would prevent this next time.
Do not rewrite unrelated code.

How to use it

1. Click Copy template.
2. Paste into ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, Cursor, or your agent framework.
3. Replace the [BRACKETED] parts with your details.

FAQ

What if the fix doesn't work?

Reply with the new error. The AI now has more context and usually lands it on the second try.

Should I paste my whole project?

No. Paste the error, the file it points to, and anything that file imports.

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