SuperClaude/Docs/Reference/common-issues.md
NomenAK fa14274ab4 📚 Consolidate documentation duplications and improve troubleshooting workflow
## Changes Made:

### common-issues.md Redesign (552 → 171 lines, 69% reduction)
- Transformed to "Top 10 Quick Fixes" format with 2-minute solutions
- Removed all duplicate platform-specific content
- Added clear cross-references to detailed troubleshooting guide
- Focused on immediate problem resolution

### troubleshooting.md Enhancement
- Added Quick Fix reference boxes linking to common-issues.md
- Maintained comprehensive content for complex problems
- Removed basic duplicate content covered in quick reference
- Improved navigation between files

### Eliminated Content Duplication
- **Permission errors**: Quick fix vs detailed diagnosis separation
- **Python version issues**: Rapid solution vs comprehensive management
- **Component installation**: Basic fix vs advanced dependency resolution
- **Command problems**: Immediate fixes vs deep troubleshooting

### User Experience Improvements
- Clear file purpose distinction (quick vs detailed help)
- Progressive support pathway (2-min fixes → comprehensive guide)
- Eliminated ~400 lines of redundant content
- Better cross-file navigation and reference system

## Result:
- No duplicate content between troubleshooting files
- Faster problem resolution with clear escalation path
- Improved maintainability and reduced documentation debt
- Enhanced user experience with appropriate help level selection

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Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
2025-08-18 12:55:14 +02:00

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Common Issues - Quick Reference

Quick Fix Guide: The 10 most common SuperClaude issues with rapid solutions. Each issue is designed to be resolved in under 2 minutes.

For Detailed Help: If these quick fixes don't work, see the Comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide for detailed solutions.

Command Context: 🖥️ Terminal Commands (for installation) vs 💬 Claude Code Commands (/sc: for development)

Top 10 Quick Fixes

1. 🖥️ Permission Denied During Installation

Error: ERROR: Permission denied: '/home/user/.claude/CLAUDE.md'

Quick Fix:

sudo chown -R $USER ~/.claude && chmod 755 ~/.claude

Alternative: Use user installation: pip install --user SuperClaude

Detailed Help →


2. 🖥️ Python Version Too Old

Error: ERROR: SuperClaude requires Python 3.8+

Quick Fix:

python3 --version  # Check current version
# If < 3.8, install newer Python:
sudo apt install python3.9 python3.9-pip  # Linux
python3.9 -m pip install SuperClaude

Detailed Help →


3. 🖥️ Component Installation Failed

Error: ERROR: Component 'mcp' installation failed

Quick Fix:

python3 -m SuperClaude install --components core
python3 -m SuperClaude install --components mcp --force

Detailed Help →


4. 💬 Commands Not Working in Claude Code

Error: /sc:help command not recognized

Quick Fix:

  1. Restart Claude Code completely
  2. Verify installation: cat ~/.claude/CLAUDE.md | head -5
  3. If empty, reinstall: python3 -m SuperClaude install --force

Detailed Help →


5. 🖥️ "SuperClaude" Command Not Found

Error: command not found: SuperClaude

Quick Fix:

# Try lowercase:
superclaude --version
# Or use module form:
python3 -m SuperClaude --version

Detailed Help →


6. 🖥️ Windows Path Problems

Error: Cannot find file 'C:\Users\name\.claude\CLAUDE.md'

Quick Fix:

set CLAUDE_CONFIG_DIR=C:\Users\%USERNAME%\.claude
python -m SuperClaude install --install-dir "%CLAUDE_CONFIG_DIR%"

Detailed Help →


7. 💬 Commands Hang or Timeout

Error: Commands start but never complete

Quick Fix:

  1. Press Ctrl+C to cancel
  2. Try smaller scope: /sc:analyze src/ instead of entire project
  3. Restart Claude Code session

Detailed Help →


8. 🖥️ Node.js Missing for MCP Servers

Error: Node.js not found during MCP installation

Quick Fix:

# Linux/macOS:
curl -fsSL https://nodejs.org/dist/v18.17.0/node-v18.17.0-linux-x64.tar.xz | tar -xJ
# Windows:
winget install OpenJS.NodeJS

Detailed Help →


9. 💬 Memory/Resource Errors

Error: Insufficient memory or resources

Quick Fix:

# Clear temporary data:
rm -rf ~/.claude/tmp/ ~/.claude/cache/
# Work with smaller projects
# Close other applications

Detailed Help →


10. 🖥️ Fresh Installation Needed

Error: Multiple issues, corrupted installation

Quick Fix:

rm -rf ~/.claude/
pip uninstall SuperClaude
pip install SuperClaude
python3 -m SuperClaude install --fresh

Detailed Help →


Emergency Recovery

Complete Reset (when everything is broken):

rm -rf ~/.claude/ && pip uninstall SuperClaude && pip install SuperClaude && python3 -m SuperClaude install --fresh

Test Installation:

python3 -m SuperClaude --version && echo "✅ Installation OK"

Test Claude Code Integration: Type /sc:help in Claude Code - should show available commands.


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