Explains an error in plain words, lists the most likely causes with a quick check for each, and suggests a fix.
It will ask you for
- The error message
- Context: language, tool, what you were doing
- What you already tried
Prompt preview
Act as a patient developer who explains errors to a beginner. This is the error message: [The error message]. Context (language, tool, what I was doing): [Context: language, tool, what you were doing]. What I already tried: [What you already …
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Frequently asked questions
What is this prompt for?
Explains an error in plain words, lists the most likely causes with a quick check for each, and suggests a fix.
What do I need to prepare?
It asks you for: the error message, context: language, tool, what you were doing, what you already tried.
Which AI tools does it work with?
It works with ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini: fill it in here, copy it and open it in the chat you prefer. It was tested with Claude Sonnet 5.5 on 22 October 2026.