Glossary
An AI debugging glossary for logs, prompts, redaction, and root-cause analysis
This glossary collects the terms that appear across the ContextClean guides. It exists to make the site easier to navigate for developers who want a clear language for discussing prompt quality, log hygiene, and debugging workflows.
High-signal context
The smallest useful set of details that still explains the bug accurately.
Low-signal context
Text that adds volume without improving the first-pass diagnosis, such as repeated frames or install output.
Root cause candidate
The first line or condition that most plausibly explains why the failure happened.
Prompt hygiene
The practice of shaping an AI prompt so it is concise, safe, and focused on one task.
Failure summary
A short human-readable description of the failing command, error, and expected behavior.
Redaction
Replacing sensitive values with placeholders before sharing logs with other people or systems.
Last reviewed: May 25, 2026. Maintained as part of the ContextClean resource library.