PUA Debugging Skill for Claude Code

OpenPUA is an open-source Claude Code skill that forces your AI agent into exhaustive problem-solving using corporate PUA-style pressure escalation. Instead of accepting "I can't solve this" after 1-2 attempts, the PUA skill makes Claude Code try every possible approach.

What is the PUA Debugging Skill?

The PUA Debugging Skill is a Claude Code extension that applies structured pressure to AI coding agents. It uses a 4-level escalation system, a mandatory 7-item checklist, and a 5-step systematic debugging methodology. The skill was tested across 9 real-world debugging scenarios with 18 controlled A/B experiments.

Key Features

• 4-Level Pressure Escalation — Gentle reminder → Direct challenge → Corporate PUA rhetoric → Final ultimatum
• 7-Item Mandatory Checklist — Every debugging attempt must verify: error logs, environment, dependencies, alternative approaches, documentation, rollback options, and root cause analysis
• 5-Step Methodology — Reproduce → Isolate → Hypothesize → Test → Verify, enforced in order
• 9 Tested Scenarios — Validated on real debugging tasks including API failures, build errors, race conditions, and dependency conflicts

How to Install

Install the PUA skill with a single command:

claude install-skill github:BestRivenHK/ali-pua/skills/pua-debugging

Compatible with Claude Code, OpenAI Codex CLI, Cursor, Windsurf, and any agent supporting the Agent Skills specification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the PUA skill actually improve debugging results?

Yes. In controlled testing across 9 real-world scenarios, the PUA skill significantly increased successful problem resolution by preventing premature surrender. The AI agent explored 3-4x more solution paths before concluding a task.

Is it free?

Yes, the PUA Debugging Skill is completely free and open-source under the MIT license.

What AI agents does it work with?

It works with Claude Code (official), OpenAI Codex CLI, and any agent that supports the Agent Skills spec (SKILL.md format).