Reproduce first
AI can't debug what it can't see. Paste the exact error, stack trace, and minimal reproduction.
Feed the right context
Include relevant code and library versions. Use AI Debugger for structured traces.
Ask for hypotheses
"Give me 3 possible causes, ranked, with a check for each." Beats "fix this".
Verify
Always run the suggested fix. Never merge blindly.
When to stop
After 3–4 failed rounds, step back. Sometimes a rubber duck (or a coffee) beats another prompt.