Tutorial #11 of 13
10 min
Daily Workflow

Troubleshooting Common Blockers

TUTORIAL GOAL

Diagnose and fix common issues like timeouts, permission errors, and provider failures.

Troubleshooting Common Blockers
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Why This Matters

Knowing how to troubleshoot common issues helps you stay productive instead of getting stuck.

What You Will Do

  • Identify common error patterns
  • Use debugging features
  • Apply standard fixes

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn to recognize common errors: timeouts, API failures, permission issues

2

Check provider status and API key validity

3

Verify workspace permissions and file access

4

Try switching to a different model if one fails

5

Check Console view for detailed error information and failed tool calls

Verification Checklist

  • You can identify common error types
  • You know where to find error details in Console
  • You can apply basic fixes independently

⚠ Common Mistakes

  • Repeatedly retrying without diagnosing the issue
  • Not checking provider status first
  • Assuming all errors are Tandem bugs