# Wrong

> Reset and re-evaluate when current approach isn't working. Use when user says "wrong", "this isn't working", "wrong approach", "start over", "try again", "bad direction", or when the current solution path has hit a dead end and needs a fresh perspective.

- Skill: `umputun/wrong` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add umputun/wrong`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/umputun/wrong/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Productivity
- Author: umputun (https://skillmd.com/u/umputun)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/umputun/wrong

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# Wrong — Reset and Re-evaluate

The current approach isn't working as expected. Step back and re-examine the problem from the beginning.

## Workflow

### Step 1: Re-analyze the Core Problem

State the problem in clear, simple terms. What exactly are we trying to solve?

### Step 2: Identify Missing Context

Determine what additional information is needed about:
- The existing codebase and its patterns
- Performance requirements or constraints
- Integration points with other systems
- Expected usage patterns or scale
- Any domain-specific requirements not yet mentioned

### Step 3: Propose Fresh Approaches

Suggest 2-3 alternative solutions that:
- Follow project best practices and idioms
- Match the existing code's style and architecture patterns
- Are maintainable and testable
- Solve the exact problem without over-engineering
- Don't use shortcuts or hacks

### Step 4: Explain Trade-offs

For each proposed approach, briefly explain:
- Why this approach fits the problem
- What the main benefits and drawbacks are
- How it integrates with the existing codebase

### Step 5: Recommend the Best Path Forward

Which approach is most appropriate and why?

## Requirements

- Solution must be production-ready, not a proof of concept
- Code should be idiomatic and follow established patterns
- Include comprehensive tests with edge cases
- Provide complete, runnable code with no placeholders
- Ensure the solution is maintainable

**Ask clarifying questions before proceeding.**