Skill Development

Error Message Explainer

Explain compiler/runtime errors in plain language

install path ~/.claude/skills/error-message-explainer/SKILL.md
command /error-message-explainer
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SKILL.md

Error Message Explainer

Purpose

Explain compiler/runtime errors in plain language.

Inputs to request

  • Full error text and stack trace.
  • Code snippet around the failing line.
  • Runtime or compiler version.

Workflow

  1. Restate the error in simple terms.
  2. Point to the most likely offending line or call.
  3. Provide one or two possible fixes.

Output

  • Plain-language explanation.
  • Fix suggestions with examples.

Quality bar

  • Cite the exact line or symbol if possible.
  • Offer the smallest viable fix first.

Copy this into ~/.claude/skills/error-message-explainer/SKILL.md to use it as a slash command in Claude Code.

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