errors

Generate standardized error codes using the PREFIX_CATEGORY_NUMBER format.

70|13|Updated Dec 24, 2025
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Skill: errors
Source: https://github.com/AsiaOstrich/universal-dev-standards/tree/main/locales/zh-CN/skills/error-code-guide
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AsiaOstrich/universal-dev-standards --skill errors-asiaostrich

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you design consistent error codes that follow a standard format, leading to better debugging, monitoring, and user experience.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Standardized Error Codes: Define error codes using the PREFIX_CATEGORY_NUMBER format.
  • Error Handling Design: Establish clear guidelines for error handling in APIs and applications.
  • Use Case: When developing an API, use this Skill to ensure all error responses are standardized and easily understandable by both developers and automated systems.

Quick Start

Design a new error code for an authentication validation failure.

Frequently Asked Questions about errors

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

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What is the standard format for designing API error codes?

Standardized error codes improve API debugging by establishing clear conventions for prefixes, categories, and sequential numbering. The PREFIX_CATEGORY_NUMBER format ensures error responses are consistent and easily traceable during application monitoring.

How do I design consistent error codes for API internationalization?

Support internationalization of error messages by generating standardized error codes with defined message key formats. Using the PREFIX_CATEGORY_NUMBER structure separates the stable code from translatable message content.

How do I create an error code for an authentication validation failure?

Generate an authentication error code by applying the PREFIX_CATEGORY_NUMBER format. Define a prefix, select an authentication category, and assign a sequential number to create a standardized code for validation failures.

When should I use standardized error codes in software development?

Use standardized error codes when developing APIs or applications requiring consistent error handling. They establish clear conventions that facilitate effective debugging, system monitoring, and automated error tracking.

Does this error handling design require specific frameworks or dependencies?

This error code standardization approach requires no specific frameworks or dependencies. It generates PREFIX_CATEGORY_NUMBER format codes that integrate into any software development environment for API error design.