Post: When your AI workflow succeeds but the result is wrong, how much trace do you inspect?

Sensitive-Parsnip-12 · reddit · 2026-09-02

Discussing the development of Traser, an AI tracing tool, the author shares that key features came from developer feedback on debugging successful but incorrect AI workflows—specifically comparing inputs, tool ordering, and retrieval steps. The post asks developers how much execution trace they typically need to inspect before identifying the root cause of errors, seeking input on whether manual investigation is still a significant burden.

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