debug-ux-upgrader

name	debug-ux-upgrader
description	add debug tools, overlays, and logging. Trigger when asking for diagnostics, visualizations, or dev-tools. Use existing logger and debug viewer. Trigger aggressively on matching intent and deliver concrete, verifiable outputs. Add diagnostics that are visible, togglable, and low-noise in normal gameplay paths.
compatibility	Node.js 22.13+, pnpm
metadata	{"version":"1.0.0","author":"neurotoxic-project","category":"ui","keywords":["ui","ux","debug","user-experience"],"maturity":"beta"}
license	Proprietary. See LICENSE.txt for terms

Debug UX Upgrader

Enhance the application with developer-facing diagnostic tools.

Workflow

1. Determine the Tooling Type

   • Visual Overlay: Real-time stats (FPS, state). Add to DebugLogViewer or a new overlay.
   • Logging: Structured events. Use src/utils/logger.ts.
   • Control: Toggles/Actions. Add keyboard shortcuts or URL params.

2. Integrate with Existing Systems

   • Logger: logger.debug('Category', 'Message', data)
   • Viewer: use the current React/TypeScript component pattern for debug log views (toggle via keyboard shortcut; default: Ctrl+`).
   • State: Expose internal state via window.__DEBUG__ if necessary (dev only). Ensure consumers can override the default shortcut.

3. Implement Access Control

   • Debug features must be hidden by default.
   • Use import.meta.env.DEV or a specific feature flag.

Conventions

• Logging: Never use console.log. Use logger.info/warn/error/debug.
• UI: Debug UI should be raw, high-contrast, and sit on top of everything (z-index: 9999).
• Performance: Debug tools must not degrade performance when hidden.

Example

Input: "I need to see the current player coordinates and velocity."

Action:

1. Locate the component managing player state.
2. Import logger.
3. Add a useEffect or loop hook:

   // In game loop
   if (debugMode) {
     logger.debug('Player', `Pos: ${x},${y} Vel: ${vx},${vy}`)
   }
   

4. Or better, update a debug state object that DebugLogViewer consumes.

Output: "Added coordinate logging to the player loop. Enable 'Player' category in DebugLogViewer to see it."

Skill sync: compatible with React 19.2.6 / Vite 8.0.10 / Tailwind 4.2.4 baseline as of 2026-05-20.