Error Message Improver

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Rewrites vague or technical error messages into clear, actionable user-facing messages. Considers the audience (end-user vs developer), suggests error codes, and provides guidance on what the user can do to resolve the issue.

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Use Cases

  • Rewriting cryptic error messages for end users
  • Creating error message catalogs for applications
  • Improving developer-facing error messages in libraries
  • Localizing error messages for international audiences

Example Prompt

Rewrite these error messages to be clear and actionable for end users.

For each error, provide:
1. Improved user-facing message
2. Suggested error code (e.g., ERR_AUTH_001)
3. Recovery action the user can take

Original errors:
- "ECONNREFUSED 127.0.0.1:5432"
- "TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'map')"
- "403 Forbidden"
- "ENOMEM: not enough memory"

Context: This is a web application for project management.
Audience: Non-technical end users.

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Compatible Tools

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Modalities

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Related Skills

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Author

OpenModels Community

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