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Systematically debug an error, unexpected behavior, or failing test. Use when the user has a bug, crash, or test failure they need to diagnose and fix.
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| name | debug |
| description | Systematically debug an error, unexpected behavior, or failing test. Use when the user has a bug, crash, or test failure they need to diagnose and fix. |
Systematically diagnose and fix the reported issue.
Clarify the problem — If the user hasn't provided it, ask for:
Reproduce the issue — Run the failing command or test to confirm the error is observable.
Locate the failure point:
Form a hypothesis — State what you believe is causing the issue before making changes.
Verify the hypothesis:
Apply the fix — Make the minimal change that addresses the root cause. Avoid fixing symptoms.
Confirm the fix:
Report — Explain what the root cause was and what was changed.
