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Troubleshooting

AI over-promises or fix loops

Symptoms:
  • AI says it will definitely fix it, but the bug remains or new bugs appear
  • Same bug fixed many times with high Compute Credit use and little progress
  • Large one-shot changes cause context loss or regressions
Recommended approach:
  1. Consult first: Use Consultation mode for plan and risk; switch to Execute now when clear. Consultation is free.
  2. Validate on real pages: Ask the AI to analyze your actual project:
  • “Do not change code yet. Using XX page in my project, analyze root cause and risks.”
  • “Repeat your understanding and fix steps; I will confirm before execute.”
  1. Small steps: One or two items per turn:
  • “Split this into 2 steps; only do step 1; I confirm before step 2.”
  • Fix login before list pages — avoid “fix every bug at once”
  1. Three-strike rule: After 3 failed attempts on the same issue:
  • Stop the current thread
  • Roll back to a working version
  • Consult with a new angle, or ask for a minimal repro before touching the main project:
  • “This failed 3 times. Explain the fix on a minimal example first; I confirm before changing the main project.”
  1. Troubleshoot first: Click Troubleshoot (free), then follow the debug flow below
Related: Credits guide → Money-saving checklist

Feature breaks again after a fix

Symptoms:
  • Fix works briefly then fails again
  • Same issue never resolves
  • High Compute Credit spend
Fixes:
  1. Rollback: Return to working version; try a different approach
  2. Consultation: Free consultation → plan → execute
  3. Avoid repeating the same prompt: Loops waste Compute Credits
  4. Complex features: For editors like poster tools, consider superun image generation skills
  5. Stop the thread: If the AI is in an error spiral, start fresh
Debug flow:
  1. Understand: Copy errors; ask what they mean and where the bug lives
  2. Confirm approach: Discuss fixes
  3. Then edit: Execute after alignment
💡 Tip: If the first attempt is wrong, the model may spiral — stop early and change approach.

Troubleshoot does not find the issue

Symptoms:
  • Bug or failed tests; Troubleshoot does not locate or fix it
Why:
  • Troubleshoot targets system, deploy, and environment issues (services, DB connection, redeploy)
  • Model misunderstanding or timing (consult OK, execute fails) often needs chat, not Troubleshoot
Fixes:
  1. In chat, state expected flow vs actual behavior
  2. Ask the AI to repeat understanding and steps before execute
  3. If still stuck, use the three-strike rule: rollback and rethink