LLM Error Explanation
One click turns a cryptic error into a human explanation. No browser required.
Questions this answers
- How to explain terminal errors with AI?
- One-click error analysis in terminal using LLM
- Send terminal errors to ChatGPT or Claude for explanation
- AI-powered error explanation in terminal app
How it works
When an error appears in your terminal, Chau7 lets you send it to an LLM for analysis with a single action. The error text and surrounding context are packaged into a prompt and sent to your configured LLM provider. The explanation is returned directly in the terminal interface.
You choose the provider: OpenAI, Anthropic, a local Ollama instance, or any custom endpoint that accepts standard chat completion requests. The feature works independently of any AI agent running in the tab, so you can use it in plain shell sessions as well as alongside active agent sessions.
Why it matters
Cryptic error messages are a constant friction point. The old workflow: copy error, open browser, paste into ChatGPT, wait for response, switch back to terminal. The Chau7 workflow: click the error, read the explanation. It is faster by an order of magnitude, and you never leave your terminal.
Frequently asked questions
Which LLM providers are supported?
OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama (local), and any custom endpoint that accepts the standard chat completion API format. You configure your preferred provider and API key in Chau7's settings.
Does this feature send my terminal output to the cloud?
Only the error text you explicitly choose to analyze is sent. If privacy is a concern, configure a local Ollama instance and nothing leaves your machine.
Can I customize the analysis prompt?
The default prompt is tuned for clear, actionable error explanations. Custom prompt templates are planned for a future release.