• TRIAGE
  • ANALYSIS
  • REPAIR
  • HUMAN

How to debug production errors with your AI

Connect Rollbar to your agent to turn error reports into actionable fixes. Your AI handles the log hunting so you can focus on the patch.

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Short answer

How can I use AI to debug production errors?

Your agent uses Rollbar to fetch specific error occurrences and stack traces. It then analyzes the data to pinpoint exactly where your code failed. You get a clear explanation of the crash and the specific line of code responsible.

Error outcomes.

Where your debugging data lands.

The AI organizes error data into these four outcomes.

TRIAGE

Identified error patterns

The agent scans your recent issues to find recurring crashes. You get a summary of what's breaking most often.

ANALYSIS

Root cause breakdown

The agent pulls stack traces and local variables. It explains why the error happened in plain English.

REPAIR

Suggested code fixes

Once the cause is found, your agent proposes the specific code changes needed to stop the crash.

HUMAN

Manual verification needed

The agent flags complex logic errors or environment issues that require you to check your infrastructure or deployment settings.

The workflow

What your AI does when an error occurs.

The agent moves from seeing a problem to explaining the fix.

  1. Find the error

    The agent looks through your recent Rollbar activity to find the specific crash you're asking about.

    list_items

  2. Fetch the details

    The agent grabs the specific error instance to see the full context of the failure.

    get_occurrence

  3. Inspect the stack trace

    The agent pulls the exact item details to examine the line numbers and function calls.

    get_item

  4. Explain the fix

    The agent compares the error data against your code logic to suggest a solution.

    get_item

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off a debugging session.

Starting points

Swap out the specific error IDs or project names for your own.

Rollbar API Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZyimPl9zqDuxVsMqXSBzyj2n50lfs0FC7IAdWJ1l/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 — Rollbar API capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "rollbar-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZyimPl9zqDuxVsMqXSBzyj2n50lfs0FC7IAdWJ1l/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List the most recent error items from my Rollbar project.

  • Get the details for error occurrence ID 12345 and explain the stack trace.

  • Find the item with ID 98765 and tell me why this crash is happening.

  • Look at the last five error items and tell me if they share a common root cause.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect Rollbar once, then ask.

Just link your account once. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start debugging immediately in your preferred AI client.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI fix the code automatically?

    No. The agent identifies the problem and suggests a fix, but you must manually apply the code changes to your repository.

  • 02

    Can the AI delete errors in Rollbar?

    No. The tools only allow the agent to read and list error data. It cannot modify or delete your Rollbar records.

  • 03

    Does the AI see my entire codebase?

    No. It only sees the error data and stack traces provided by Rollbar unless you also provide your code via another tool.

  • 04

    Can I ask about specific error IDs?

    Yes. You can provide a specific item ID or occurrence ID to get deep technical details on a single crash.

  • 05

    How does it find recent errors?

    The agent uses the list tool to scan your recent error history to find what's currently happening in production.

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