Troubleshooting

If you see Sidekick spit out a red "Error" message, don't panic!

Sidekick will review the error message (including a hidden stack trace) to try to get a better sense of what went wrong. If possible, it will automatically make adjustments and try again.

"Clear Conversation" often helps

Sometimes you need to "turn it off and back on again", which for Sidekick means to clear the conversation. If you repeatedly encounter strange errors, try clearing the chat window to get a fresh start.

"Clear Conversation" to update the model

When switching between models, you must clear the conversation and start fresh.

Slow down, break requests into smaller pieces

You may be trying to take too many actions at once. If Sidekick trips up when trying to do a big job, it's probably a sign to break the assignment into smaller pieces. Be as granular as needed to keep Sidekick on track.

Reporting issues

AI is still young, as is Sidekick. If you repeatedly encounter any inexplicable errors, please take a screenshot and report it to us. We want to make Sidekick better for you!