error-presentation

Format errors and warnings with severity levels and actionable guidance.

9|1|Updated Feb 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/calcosmic/Aether --skill error-presentation
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: error-presentation
Source: https://github.com/calcosmic/Aether/tree/main/.aether/skills-codex/colony/error-presentation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/calcosmic/Aether --skill error-presentation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Errors and warnings are often shown as raw messages, confusing users. This skill provides a consistent, human-friendly error presentation to improve UX.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Consistent error banners to communicate severity
  • Plain-English descriptions that avoid technical jargon
  • Guided remediation steps and user actions
  • Supports grouping related errors for clarity

Quick Start

Present the error to the user with a formatted banner and guidance, and provide concrete next steps to resolve.

Frequently Asked Questions about error-presentation

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

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How do I present error messages clearly to users in a CLI or UI application?

Presenting error messages clearly requires a consistent four-part format: a severity banner, a plain-English description avoiding jargon, guided remediation steps, and actionable user actions. This approach works across UI, CLI, and automated workflows to improve user experience.

What is the best way to format user-friendly error output for failed operations?

The best way to format user-friendly error output is using a structured four-part format that communicates severity through consistent banners, explains the issue in plain English, and provides concrete next steps for remediation. This prevents confusing users with raw technical messages.

Can I group related errors together to improve UX readability?

Yes, you can group related errors together to improve UX readability. Error grouping consolidates multiple related warnings or failures into a single clear presentation, preventing users from being overwhelmed by scattered raw messages during complex operation failures.

Does this error presentation approach support different severity levels?

Yes, this error presentation approach supports different severity levels. It uses consistent error banners to communicate severity, ensuring users can immediately distinguish between critical failures and minor warnings while receiving appropriately scaled guidance for each.

When do I need a structured format for presenting warnings and errors?

You need a structured format for presenting warnings and errors whenever human-readable output and consistent formatting are required across UI, CLI, or automated workflows. It transforms confusing raw technical messages into clear, calm, and actionable user feedback.