troubleshooting-guide

Provide structured troubleshooting procedures for common Wasp development errors.

2|1|Updated Nov 24, 2025
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Skill: troubleshooting-guide
Source: https://github.com/ToonVos/empty-opensaas/tree/main/.claude/skills/troubleshooting-guide
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ToonVos/empty-opensaas --skill troubleshooting-guide

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a systematic, comprehensive guide for diagnosing and resolving common Wasp development issues, from import errors and auth problems to database conflicts and stale types. It drastically reduces debugging time and developer frustration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Systematic Diagnostic Approach: Offers a decision tree to quickly classify errors and directs users to specific, actionable troubleshooting procedures.
  • Error Index & Solutions: Catalogs common error messages and symptoms, providing targeted fixes for import/type errors, operation issues, auth problems, database conflicts, and more.
  • Quick Fixes Checklist: Summarizes universal and category-specific fixes, enabling rapid resolution of most development blockers.
  • Use Case: You encounter a "Cannot find module 'wasp/entities'" error. Use this Skill to quickly identify the cause (e.g., forgot to restart Wasp) and apply the correct fix, getting your development environment back on track in minutes.

Quick Start

I'm encountering a "Cannot find module 'wasp/entities'" error. Provide the diagnostic steps and common fixes for this issue.

Frequently Asked Questions about troubleshooting-guide

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I fix import errors in Wasp development?

Import errors in Wasp often stem from forgetting to restart the Wasp server after changes. Verify your file paths match Wasp's module structure, ensure all dependencies are installed, and restart the development server to rebuild type definitions and module resolution.

What should I do when I encounter authentication errors in Wasp?

Auth errors in Wasp typically involve misconfigured authentication setup, missing environment variables, or stale type definitions. Use the diagnostic steps to verify your auth configuration matches Wasp's requirements, check environment files, and clear build artifacts before restarting.

How do I troubleshoot database-related issues in Wasp projects?

Database problems in Wasp include connection failures, schema conflicts, and migration errors. Follow the systematic diagnostic approach to identify whether the issue is a connection configuration problem, a stale database state, or a schema mismatch, then apply the targeted fix.

Why do I get build errors or stale types in Wasp?

Build failures and stale types occur when the Wasp compiler hasn't regenerated type definitions after code changes. The troubleshooting guide provides a quick-reference checklist to clear caches, restart the development server, and verify your code structure matches Wasp's expectations.

Can this guide help with performance issues in Wasp applications?

Yes, this troubleshooting guide covers performance concerns alongside import errors, auth problems, and database conflicts. It offers procedural sections and diagnostic workflows to identify bottlenecks and apply repeatable solutions across Wasp development scenarios.