Which AI is this prompt for?

This template was designed and tested with Cursor; it also works with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and other mainstream text AIs — just replace the bracketed parts with your own situation.

How do I adapt this prompt?

First replace the (bracketed) placeholders with your real data; if the result is too generic, add background context, specify the output format and length, and give one or two examples — the AI's answer will be more precise.

Find the bug and explain the cause

A ready-to-use “Programming” AI prompt template, designed and tested with Cursor. Replace the (bracketed) parts below with your own needs.

Prompt template

My code isn't working as expected. Please: 1) find the most likely problem; 2) explain why it happens (spell out the principle); 3) give the corrected code; 4) remind me how to avoid this kind of error in future. If info is insufficient, first ask what I need to add.

Expected behavior: "describe"
Actual behavior: "describe"
Code:
```
paste the code
```

How to use this prompt

Copy the whole prompt above and paste it into Cursor or ChatGPT / Claude / Gemini.
Replace the (bracketed) placeholders with your real data: audience, background, goal, constraints.
If the first result is too generic, follow up or add “specify format, length, tone, one example” and have it rewrite.

Recommended tool: Cursor — A code editor built for AI.

Find the bug and explain the cause

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