fp-ts-errors
Helps your agent manage errors as values. It makes TypeScript code cleaner and more predictable.
What it does
This tool teaches how to handle programming errors in an organized way, treating errors as information the computer can understand and track, instead of discarding them.
When to use it
- ✓When you want your programming code to handle errors safely and predictably.
- ✓When you want to avoid using 'try/catch', which can make code confusing.
- ✓When you are building systems that need to clearly identify the types of errors that can occur.
Example of what to ask your AI
“How can I use this technique to ensure my code handles errors safely?”
Want more? Open the sections below.
How to use
The easiest way: copy the message below and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any AI. It reads the skill and follows the instructions.
Skill link
Ready-to-paste message
How it works
Instead of the program 'breaking' when an error occurs, it returns the error as data. This way, the program knows exactly what the problem was and can handle it in a controlled manner.
Installation
Easiest way: copy the skill link and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor asking it to follow the instructions.
In the terminal (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), in your project folder:
npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill fp-ts-errorsOr download just the file:
curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills/main/plugins/agentic-awesome-skills-claude/skills/fp-ts-errors/SKILL.md -o SKILL.mdTechnical content (original SKILL.md)
Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.
Practical Error Handling with fp-ts
This skill teaches you how to handle errors without try/catch spaghetti. No academic jargon - just practical patterns for real problems.
Detailed Guide
Read the detailed guide before executing this skill. It retains the complete procedure and reference material. Treat its safety, prerequisites, and validation requirements as mandatory. For focused work, load the relevant sections; for end-to-end work, read the guide completely.
When to Use This Skill
- When you want type-safe error handling in TypeScript
- When replacing try/catch with Either and TaskEither patterns
- When building APIs or services that need explicit error types
- When accumulating multiple validation errors
The core idea: Errors are just data. Instead of throwing them into the void and hoping someone catches them, return them as values that TypeScript can track.
Limitations
- Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
- Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
- Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.
FAQ
What are 'Either' and 'TaskEither'?
These are ways to organize code so it can return both a successful result and an error, in a clear and safe way.
Why avoid 'try/catch'?
'Try/catch' can make code difficult to read and understand, especially when there are many errors. This technique offers a more organized alternative.
What does 'Errors are data' mean?
It means errors are treated as information that the program can use and track, instead of being just unexpected interruptions.
Details
Original description by the author
Handle errors as values using fp-ts Either and TaskEither for cleaner, more predictable TypeScript code. Use when implementing error handling patterns with fp-ts.
Popularity
- GitHub stars
- 48k
- Ranking position
- #3035
- License
- MIT
- Updated
- 10/15/2026
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