Error Message Explainer
Explain compiler/runtime errors in plain language
install path
~/.claude/skills/error-message-explainer/SKILL.md command
/error-message-explainer 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
- Restate the error in simple terms.
- Point to the most likely offending line or call.
- 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.