10 Hints, 4 Words Each
Double the hints, double the words—more context without essays.
AI PRIMITIVES
hints_plus
$0.10 per call
10 hints at 4 words each. When you need more context than basic hints but still want focused direction.
Example output:
1. Check useEffect dependency array
2. Memoize callback with useCallback
3. Object creates new reference
4. State update triggers rerender
5. Add React.memo wrapper
... +5 more hints
CAPABILITIES
Multiple Angles
Covers more possibilities when the problem is complex.
Actionable Steps
4 words gives room for specific next actions.
Less Cryptic
When 2-word hints feel too brief, use hints_plus.
Complex Problems
Better suited for problems with multiple potential causes.
Still Fast
Typical response in 1-2 seconds—no waiting.
EXAMPLE OUTPUT
hints_plus
// Query
"My API is returning 500 errors intermittently"
// 10 hints, 4 words each
1. Check database connection pooling
2. Review memory usage spikes
3. Add request timeout handling
4. Log full stack traces
5. Check third-party service status
6. Review recent code deployments
7. Monitor CPU during errors
8. Check rate limiting thresholds
9. Verify SSL certificate validity
10. Test with load simulation
USE CASES
Complex Problems
Issues with multiple angles needing more context than 2 words.
Unfamiliar Territory
Exploring new frameworks or languages where context helps.
Intermittent Issues
Race conditions and timing bugs need multiple diagnostic paths.
Production Debugging
When stakes are high and you want thorough coverage.
System Integration
Multiple components interacting—need broader hint coverage.
Performance Issues
Slowness can have many causes—cast a wider net.