break-edit-loop

name	break-edit-loop
description	Protocol to break out of repetitive, failing edit loops by forcing analysis over action.

Skill: Break Edit Loop

Goal

Stop repeated failing edits and switch to analysis so the fix targets the root cause.

Use This Skill When

• You edited the same file three times and the error remains.
• lsp_diagnostics reports the same error after your fix.
• You are trying random syntax changes to see what sticks.

Do Not Use This Skill When

• Errors are changing and you are clearly making progress.

Steps

1. Stop Editing: Do not touch the file again yet.
2. Revert if Needed: Restore the file to a known good state if it is messy.
3. Analyze:
   • Read the exact error message and its location.
   • Find the type definitions or examples that match the failing code.
4. Search for Patterns:
   • Use grep or glob to find working examples in the repo.
5. Plan:
   • Write the fix in plain English before coding.
   • If you still cannot solve it, delegate to a specialist agent.

Output

• A single, verified fix that addresses the root error.

Strong Hints

• Constraint: After three failures, you must change strategy.
• Tip: Random changes are not debugging; they are noise.