• TRACE
  • STATE
  • CODE
  • HUMAN

How to debug smart contract execution with your AI

Connect GetBlock to your AI client to pull deep execution traces. Your agent handles the heavy lifting of inspecting state changes and call stacks.

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Short answer

How can I debug smart contracts with AI?

Your AI uses GetBlock's RPC infrastructure to pull execution traces and contract code. It analyzes these traces to find exactly where a transaction failed or how a state changed. You get a clear breakdown of the logic errors causing the issue.

Debugging outcomes.

Where your insights land.

What your AI produces after analyzing the RPC data.

TRACE

Execution paths found

The AI follows the call stack through every sub-call. You see exactly which instruction triggered a revert.

STATE

State change analysis

The agent compares storage values before and after a call. You catch unexpected balance or mapping updates.

CODE

Bytecode inspection

Your AI pulls the contract code directly from the chain. It maps the raw bytecode to logic you can actually understand.

HUMAN

Manual fixes needed

The AI flags complex logic errors or gas issues. You decide if the fix requires a contract upgrade or a different deployment.

The workflow

What your AI does when a transaction arrives.

The AI moves from raw data to a logical explanation of the execution.

  1. Pulling the trace

    The agent requests a detailed execution trace for a specific transaction hash to see the full call stack.

    debug_trace_transaction

  2. Inspecting the code

    To understand the logic being executed, the AI fetches the contract's bytecode from the network.

    eth_get_code

  3. Simulating calls

    The AI tests specific function calls against the current state to replicate a failure without spending gas.

    debug_trace_call

  4. Scanning blocks

    If a specific transaction is hard to find, the AI scans through block data to locate the relevant execution.

    debug_trace_block_by_number

Try it

Copy these to start.

Direct prompts to trigger debugging tasks.

Starting points

Replace the transaction hashes and contract addresses with your actual data.

GetBlock Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fKBRnyAOTfW2kcEEsmaTPlQbbeSL20kULVFH9xwE/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — GetBlock capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  • Trace the execution of transaction 0xabc123... and tell me why it reverted.

  • Get the bytecode for contract 0xdef456... and explain its main functions.

  • Run a debug trace call for this function on contract 0x789ghi... to check the output.

  • Look through block 18000000 and find the trace for the transaction involving this address.

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Start here

Connect GetBlock once, then ask.

Just add your GetBlock RPC URL to the MCP. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start debugging in your preferred AI client.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI fix the smart contract for me?

    No. The AI can analyze the code and suggest fixes, but it cannot write or deploy new contracts to the blockchain.

  • 02

    Does the AI execute transactions on the mainnet?

    No. The tools are for tracing and inspecting existing data. The AI cannot send or sign any transactions.

  • 03

    Can I use this to check gas usage?

    Yes. By tracing the execution, the AI can see the gas consumed by specific calls in the stack.

  • 04

    What if the transaction is very old?

    As long as the GetBlock node has the historical data for that block, the AI can trace it.

  • 05

    Do I need to provide my private keys?

    No. This MCP only uses RPC methods for reading data. It never requires or touches your private keys.

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