Skip to main content
hc
Submit
commandsSource-backedReview first Safety ✓ Privacy ✓

/debug - Debugging Assistant Command for Claude Code

Advanced debugging assistant with root cause analysis, step-by-step troubleshooting, and automated fix suggestions

by JSONbored·added 2025-09-16·
Claude Code
HarnessClaude Code
Invocation:/debug
Review first — review before installing

Open the source and read safety notes before installing.

Citation facts

Source-backed facts for citing this resource, derived directly from the registry — also available as plain text for AI assistants.

Canonical URL
https://heyclau.de/entry/commands/debug
Source URLs
https://code.claude.com/docs/en/slash-commands, https://github.com/JSONbored/awesome-claude/blob/main/content/commands/debug.mdx
Safety notes
Review generated changes and commands before applying them; slash commands can ask the agent to read, write, edit, or run tools in the current project., Limit scope to the intended files and run in a trusted checkout when the command analyzes code, tests, security findings, or generated output.
Privacy notes
Prompts, source files, logs, errors, dependency metadata, and generated reports may be sent to the configured AI model during command execution., Redact secrets, customer data, private repository details, and proprietary code before sharing command output outside the workspace.
Author
JSONbored
Claim status
unclaimed
Last verified
2025-09-16

Decision playbook

Review trust signals before you adopt

Signals are present but mixed. Use the checklist below to confirm the source and operational safety for your environment.

Compare context
Selected

0

Current score

78

Baseline

—

Delta

No baseline selected

No major trust-signal divergence detected in the current selection.

Source and provenance checks

Complete

Confirm ownership and provenance before trusting install instructions.

  • Source link availableRequired

    Open the canonical repository and verify ownership.

    Done

  • Source provenance statusRequired

    Marked as source-backed.

    Done

  • Metadata reviewed

    Registry metadata indicates a reviewed listing.

    Done

Safety and privacy checks

Complete

Validate risk disclosures before installation or API wiring.

  • Safety notes presentRequired

    Review the listed safety guidance before running commands.

    Done

  • Privacy notes presentRequired

    Review data handling notes before connecting accounts or secrets.

    Done

  • Trust level risk gateRequired

    Trust level does not block evaluation.

    Done

Package and install checks

Needs review

Check package metadata and artifact integrity signals.

  • Install payload available

    Install or copy payload is available for review.

    Done

  • Package verification flag

    No package verification flag provided.

    Pending

  • Checksum metadata

    No checksum provided for downloaded artifact.

    Pending

Compare-driven decision checks

Needs review

Use compare context to validate trade-offs before adoption.

  • Compare tray has multiple entries

    Add at least one more entry to compare trust differences.

    Pending

  • Baseline comparison available

    No baseline peer selected yet.

    Pending

  • Diverging trust signals identified

    No major trust-signal divergence found.

    Pending

Setup at a glance

CLI install

Copy-ready — paste the snippet to get started.

Install command

Provided

Config snippet

Not provided

Copy snippet

Provided

Prerequisites

None

Platforms

1 listed

Difficulty

100/100

Adoption plan

Balanced adoption plan

Current risk score 16/100. Use staged verification before broader rollout.

Risk 16

Pre-adoption checks

Validate source and review signals before any execution.

  • Confirm source provenanceRequired

    Source URL/provenance metadata is present.

    Done

  • Confirm metadata review state

    Listing has review metadata.

    Done

  • Verify install payload

    Install/config payload exists and can be inspected.

    Done

Security checks

Confirm safety, privacy, and package integrity signals.

  • Review safety notesRequired

    Safety notes are present.

    Done

  • Review privacy notesRequired

    Privacy notes are present.

    Done

  • Verify package integrity metadata

    No package verification/checksum metadata.

    Pending

Rollout

Adopt in controlled steps based on the selected plan.

  • Run in isolated sandbox firstRequired

    Use a constrained sandbox and observe behavior across multiple tasks.

    Pending

  • Roll out graduallyRequired

    Roll out to a small cohort before wider usage.

    Pending

  • Set monitoring and fallback

    Define rollback path and monitor errors after adoption.

    Pending

Evidence readiness

Evidence readiness matrix · balanced

Required evidence gates are covered (5/6 signals complete).

Risk 15

Source provenance

Present

Source repository/provenance is listed.

Required in this preset

Metadata review

Present

Review metadata is present.

Required in this preset

Safety notes

Present

Safety notes are present.

Required in this preset

Privacy notes

Present

Privacy notes are present.

Optional in this preset

Package integrity

Missing

Package integrity metadata is missing.

Optional in this preset

Install payload

Present

Install payload is available.

Required in this preset

Required evidence gates are covered for this preset.

Decision timeline

Decision timeline · balanced

5/6 steps complete with no blocking gaps for this preset.

Risk 14

triage

Confirm source provenanceRequired

Source/provenance metadata is available.

Done

triage

Check metadata review statusRequired

Review metadata is available.

Done

verify

Review safety notesRequired

Safety notes are available.

Done

verify

Review privacy notes

Privacy notes are available.

Done

verify

Validate package integrity metadata

Package integrity metadata is missing.

Pending

rollout

Verify install payload and commandsRequired

Install payload is available.

Done

No required blockers for this timeline preset.

Safety & privacy surface

Safety & privacy surface

2 safety and 2 privacy notes across 4 risk areas. Review closely: credentials & tokens, permissions & scopes, third-party handling.

4 areas
  • SafetyExecution & processesReview generated changes and commands before applying them; slash commands can ask the agent to read, write, edit, or run tools in the current project.
  • SafetyPermissions & scopesLimit scope to the intended files and run in a trusted checkout when the command analyzes code, tests, security findings, or generated output.
  • PrivacyThird-party handlingPrompts, source files, logs, errors, dependency metadata, and generated reports may be sent to the configured AI model during command execution.
  • PrivacyCredentials & tokensRedact secrets, customer data, private repository details, and proprietary code before sharing command output outside the workspace.

Safety notes

  • Review generated changes and commands before applying them; slash commands can ask the agent to read, write, edit, or run tools in the current project.
  • Limit scope to the intended files and run in a trusted checkout when the command analyzes code, tests, security findings, or generated output.

Privacy notes

  • Prompts, source files, logs, errors, dependency metadata, and generated reports may be sent to the configured AI model during command execution.
  • Redact secrets, customer data, private repository details, and proprietary code before sharing command output outside the workspace.

Schema details

Install type
cli
Reading time
3 min
Difficulty score
100
Troubleshooting
Yes
Breaking changes
No
Runtime and command metadata
Command syntax
/debug
Full copyable content
/debug

About this resource

The /debug command provides intelligent debugging assistance with root cause analysis, systematic troubleshooting, performance profiling, and automated fix generation across common languages and frameworks.

Usage

/debug [options] <error_or_file>

Options

Debug modes

  • --interactive — step-by-step guided debugging
  • --automated — automatic issue detection and fixes
  • --analysis — deep code analysis without applying fixes
  • --performance — performance bottleneck identification

Error types

  • --runtime — runtime errors and exceptions
  • --logic — logic errors and unexpected behavior
  • --memory — memory leaks and allocation issues
  • --network — network and API problems
  • --database — database connection and query issues

Scope

  • --function — debug a specific function
  • --class — debug an entire class
  • --module — debug a module or file
  • --system — system-wide debugging

Output formats

  • --format=detailed — comprehensive analysis (default)
  • --format=quick — quick diagnosis and fix
  • --format=checklist — debugging checklist
  • --format=trace — execution-trace analysis

Example

/debug --runtime --format=detailed src/user-manager.js

For each issue it finds — missing input validation, race conditions in ID generation, unhandled async errors, case-sensitive lookups, or mutating an array while iterating — the assistant reports the location and severity, explains the root cause, and proposes a concrete fix with a prevention strategy.

#debugging#troubleshooting#error-analysis#diagnostics#fixes

Source citations

Add this badge to your README

Show that /debug - Debugging Assistant Command for Claude Code is listed on HeyClaude. Paste this Markdown into your README — it renders the badge and links back to this page.

Listed on HeyClaude
[![Listed on HeyClaude](https://heyclau.de/badge/commands/debug.svg)](https://heyclau.de/entry/commands/debug)

How it compares

/debug - Debugging Assistant Command for Claude Code side by side with its closest alternative on trust, install, platform support, and disclosed safety notes — all from reviewed registry metadata.

Field
/debug - Debugging Assistant Command for Claude Code

Advanced debugging assistant with root cause analysis, step-by-step troubleshooting, and automated fix suggestions

Open dossier
/explain - Code Explanation Command for Claude Code

Intelligent code explanation with visual diagrams, step-by-step breakdowns, and interactive examples

Open dossier
Next steps
Open dossierAPI JSONOpen LLMOpen sourceNewsletterClaim listing
Open dossierAPI JSONOpen LLMOpen sourceNewsletterClaim listing
Trust
Review statusReviewedMaintainer reviewedReviewedMaintainer reviewed
Package trustPackage not verifiedPackage not verified
Source provenanceSource-backedSource-backed
Submitter——
Install riskReview firstReview first
Notes Safety ✓ Privacy ✓ Safety ✓ Privacy ✓
Brand——
Categorycommandscommands
Sourcesource-backedsource-backed
AuthorJSONboredJSONbored
Added2025-09-162025-09-16
Platforms
Claude Code
Claude Code
Source repo——
Safety notes✓Review generated changes and commands before applying them; slash commands can ask the agent to read, write, edit, or run tools in the current project. Limit scope to the intended files and run in a trusted checkout when the command analyzes code, tests, security findings, or generated output.✓Review generated changes and commands before applying them; slash commands can ask the agent to read, write, edit, or run tools in the current project. Limit scope to the intended files and run in a trusted checkout when the command analyzes code, tests, security findings, or generated output.
Privacy notes✓Prompts, source files, logs, errors, dependency metadata, and generated reports may be sent to the configured AI model during command execution. Redact secrets, customer data, private repository details, and proprietary code before sharing command output outside the workspace.✓Prompts, source files, logs, errors, dependency metadata, and generated reports may be sent to the configured AI model during command execution. Redact secrets, customer data, private repository details, and proprietary code before sharing command output outside the workspace.
Prerequisites— none listed— none listed
Install
/debug
/explain [options] <code_or_file>
Config——
Citations
ClaimUnclaimedUnclaimed
Open in the interactive comparison tool

Related guides

Source-backed guides for putting this to work.

guides

Chrome Integration for Web App Debugging With Claude Code

Debug web apps with Claude in Chrome and Claude Code together.

Review firstSource-backedReview firstAdded 1mo ago
Safety ✓ Privacy ✓by kiannidev
guides

Fix Claude Code Environment Variable Configuration Errors

Set Claude Code environment variables correctly and debug auth, model, and config issues using documented variables and /doctor diagnostics.

Review firstSource-backedReview firstAdded 8mo ago
Safety ✓ Privacy ✓by JSONbored
guides

Fix Claude Code npm Errors

Install Claude Code correctly in 15-25 minutes.

Review firstSource-backedReview firstAdded 8mo ago
Safety ✓ Privacy ✓by JSONbored

Signals

Loading live community signals…

More like this, weekly

A short, calm digest of reviewed Claude resources. Unsubscribe any time.