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Chirag Patel
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The Problem Every Developer Faces

#webdev #ai #productivity #resources

You're coding late at night. Everything's working fine until... BAM! 💥

TypeError: Cannot read property 'map' of undefined
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You know the drill:

  1. Copy error message
  2. Google it
  3. Open 10 Stack Overflow tabs
  4. Try random solutions
  5. Still broken
  6. Repeat...

Sound familiar?

What if You Could Just Screenshot the Error?

That's why I built AI Visual Debugger - a free tool where you:

  1. 📸 Screenshot your error
  2. 📝 Paste your code
  3. 🤖 Get AI-powered fix with explanation

No more tab-hopping. No more guessing.

Why It's Different

Most AI tools only read text. But when you're debugging, you're looking at:

  • Error messages on screen
  • Console output
  • Your actual code
  • Line numbers and file paths

This tool analyzes everything together - just like a real developer would.

How It Works

Step 1: Submit Your Error
Paste your logs, stack traces, or code snippets in the text area.

Step 2: Upload Screenshots
Drag and drop error screenshots (up to 6 files). The AI analyzes the visual context.

Step 3: Click "Analyze Error"
Let the AI do its magic in 2-5 seconds...

Step 4: Get Your Fix
You'll receive:

✅ Extracted Errors - Clear summary of error messages

🔍 Possible Causes - Likely reasons behind the error explained simply

🛠️ Fix Steps - Step-by-step guide with corrected code snippets

💡 Additional Notes - Best practices and tips to prevent future errors

Why Developers Will Love It

🎯 Context-Aware
Analyzes screenshots + code + logs together, not just text.

📚 Learn While Fixing
Explains WHY errors happen, not just HOW to fix them.

⚡ Lightning Fast
Get solutions in 2-5 seconds, not 2 hours.

🔒 100% Private

  • No data storage
  • No data sharing
  • Analysis-only processing

🆓 Completely Free
Open source. No subscriptions. Just need a free Gemini API key.

Try It Now (Takes 2 Minutes)

Option 1: Online (Easiest) 🌐

👉 Launch AI Visual Debugger

Works instantly in your browser. No installation needed.

Option 2: Run Locally 💻

# Clone the repo
git clone https://github.com/chiragpatel009/ai-visual-debugger.git
cd ai-visual-debugger

# Install
npm install

# Add your Gemini API key to .env.local
GEMINI_API_KEY=your_key_here

# Run
npm run dev
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Get Free Gemini API Key: Google AI Studio

Pro Tips for Best Results

📸 Screenshot Tips
✅ Capture full error message
✅ Include line numbers and file names
✅ Show console output
❌ Don't crop important context

📝 Code Tips
✅ Paste complete function/component
✅ Include imports and dependencies
✅ Add comments about expected behaviour
❌ Don't send fragments without context

🔐 Security Tips
⚠️ Remove API keys before uploading
⚠️ Remove credentials and tokens
⚠️ Remove sensitive data

Who Is This For?

✅ Beginners learning to debug
✅ Bootcamp students stuck on projects
✅ Self-taught devs needing guidance
✅ Pro developers saving time
✅ Teams documenting bug fixes

What's Coming Next?

Based on feedback, I'm planning:

🔜 Multiple AI providers (OpenAI, Claude)
🔜 VS Code extension
🔜 Code diff visualization
🔜 Support for more languages
🔜 Team collaboration features

What would YOU want? 👇

I Need Your Help! 🙏

This is an early version and I want your feedback to make it better.

Try it and tell me:

  1. ✅ Did it help solve your error?
  2. ❌ What didn't work well?
  3. 💡 What features should I add?
  4. 🐛 Any bugs you found?

Comment below or open a GitHub Issue

Want to Contribute?

This is open source and contributions are welcome!

Ways to Help:

  • 🐛 Report bugs
  • 💡 Suggest features
  • 🔧 Submit PRs
  • 📖 Improve docs
  • ⭐ Star the repo
  • 🔄 Share with other devs

GitHub: https://github.com/chiragpatel009/ai-visual-debugger

Quick FAQ

Q: Is it really free?
A: Yes! 100% free. You just need a free Gemini API key.

Q: Is my code safe?
A: Absolutely. Nothing is stored or shared. Analysis only.

Q: Can I use it offline?
A: You need internet for AI analysis, but the app runs locally.

Q: What if the AI is wrong?
A: AI is helpful but not perfect. Always review suggestions. Report issues on GitHub.

Try It Right Now! 🚀

Don't waste another hour debugging.

👉 Live Demo: https://chiragpatel009.github.io/ai-visual-debugger/

⭐ GitHub: https://github.com/chiragpatel009/ai-visual-debugger

Your Turn!

Have you tried it? Drop a comment below with:

  • Your experience
  • Feature requests
  • Bugs you found
  • How it helped you

If you found this useful:

  • ⭐ Star the repo
  • 🔄 Share with a dev friend
  • 💬 Leave feedback

Let's make debugging less painful together! 🐛✨

Built by a developer tired of debugging the old way. Questions? Feedback? Let's chat in the comments! 👇

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