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compact-core:testing-debugging

Diagnose Compact contract errors with structured debugging and testing patterns.

Updated Feb 5, 2026
Search Tags:#testing#debugging#unit-testing#error-messages#testing-patterns#compact#witnesses
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aaronbassett/midnight-knowledgebase --skill compact-core-testing-debugging
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: compact-core:testing-debugging
Source: https://github.com/aaronbassett/midnight-knowledgebase/tree/main/plugins/compact-core/skills/testing-debugging
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aaronbassett/midnight-knowledgebase --skill compact-core-testing-debugging

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Compact contract development often stalls on cryptic error messages and tangled test setups. This Skill provides structured debugging guidance, testing patterns, and practical witness-mocking techniques to accelerate diagnosis and resolution.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guidance on common error messages (e.g., potential witness-value disclosure, circuit constraint failed)
  • Decision trees for debugging compilation and proof generation
  • Patterns for unit tests, witness mocking, state verification, and deterministic testing using TypeScript

Quick Start

Create a minimal failing case and run tests to reproduce the error, then inspect the diagnostics to guide fixes.

Frequently Asked Questions about compact-core:testing-debugging

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I debug Compact contract errors like circuit constraint failures?▼

Debug Compact contract errors using this Skill's decision trees for compilation and proof generation failures, which map cryptic error messages to specific diagnostic steps and resolution patterns.

What is the best way to mock witnesses for Compact contract unit testing?▼

Mocking witnesses for Compact contract unit testing is handled through practical witness-mocking techniques and TypeScript patterns provided here, enabling deterministic state verification and reliable test setups.

Why does my Compact contract compilation stall on witness-value disclosure errors?▼

Witness-value disclosure errors during Compact contract compilation are covered by this Skill's structured debugging guidance, which helps you isolate potential disclosure points and apply correct testing patterns to resolve them.

Can I use TypeScript for deterministic Compact contract testing?▼

Yes, TypeScript is supported for deterministic Compact contract testing, offering ready-to-use patterns for state verification, witness mocking, and structuring unit tests to accelerate reliable development workflows.

What should I do when Compact contract proof generation fails?▼

When Compact contract proof generation fails, create a minimal failing case to reproduce the error, then use the Skill's diagnostic decision trees and error-message guidance to inspect and fix the underlying circuit constraints.

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