# Grandma Clinic — AI Bugs Made Simple (Problem Map 1–16)  **Why this page exists** Most people fix AI bugs **after** the model already spoke. You then add patches, rerankers, or regex. The same failure returns later in a different shape. **WFGY installs a semantic firewall *before* output.** It inspects the semantic field first. If the state is unstable, it loops, narrows, or resets. Only a stable state is allowed to speak. Once a failure mode is mapped, it stays fixed. **How to use this page in 30 seconds** 1. Scroll to the number that looks like your case. 2. Read the grandma story. If it matches, copy the doctor prompt. 3. Paste the prompt into **Dr. WFGY** and talk to the doctor. Link: [Dr. WFGY in ChatGPT Room](https://chatgpt.com/share/68b9b7ad-51e4-8000-90ee-a25522da01d7) 4. You will get the simple fix and the pro fix. No SDK required. > **Not sure where to start?** Use the [Beginner Guide](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/BeginnerGuide.md) to quickly identify your problem and run a first safe fix before diving into the Clinic. **Quick links** If your stack does not even boot, check these first: No.14 [Bootstrap Ordering](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/bootstrap-ordering.md) No.15 [Deployment Deadlock](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/deployment-deadlock.md) No.16 [Pre-deploy Collapse](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/predeploy-collapse.md) --- ## 🔎 Quick Index — 👵 Grandma + Class (aligned with Problem Map 1.0 categories) > These are the 16 common failures, each with its **Problem Map 1.0 class** on the left and a **Grandma metaphor** on the right. > Pick by Class if you know the tech stack, pick by Grandma if you just want to feel the bug. | No. | Problem (jump) | Class (from Problem Map 1.0) | Grandma tag | Emoji | |----:|-----------------|-----------------------------|-------------|:----:| | 1 | [No.1 Hallucination & Chunk Drift](#no01) | Finding info (Retrieval) | **Wrong Cookbook** | 📖🍽️ | | 2 | [No.2 Interpretation Collapse](#no02) | Misreading (Reasoning) | **Salt for Sugar** | 🧂🍬 | | 3 | [No.3 Long Reasoning Chains](#no03) | Losing the goal (Planning) | **Lost Shopping Trip** | 🛒🧾 | | 4 | [No.4 Bluffing / Overconfidence](#no04) | Ungrounded output | **No Recipe Card** | 🍽️❌ | | 5 | [No.5 Semantic ≠ Embedding](#no05) | Embedding mismatch | **Pepper Confusion** | 🌶️⚖️ | | 6 | [No.6 Logic Collapse & Recovery](#no06) | Looping / stuck logic | **Dead-End Alley** | 🚧↩️ | | 7 | [No.7 Memory Breaks Across Sessions](#no07) | Forgetting state | **Wrong Drawer Memory** | 🗄️📝 | | 8 | [No.8 Debugging is a Black Box](#no08) | No traceability | **Blank Card** | 🃏🔎 | | 9 | [No.9 Entropy Collapse](#no09) | Too much noise | **One-Pot Gray Stew** | 🍲🌫️ | | 10 | [No.10 Creative Freeze](#no10) | No exploration | **Bland Soup** | 🥣🧊 | | 11 | [No.11 Symbolic Collapse](#no11) | Symbols/tables break | **Ignore Fractions** | ➗📐 | | 12 | [No.12 Philosophical Recursion](#no12) | Infinite loop | **Infinite Why Loop** | 🔁❓ | | 13 | [No.13 Multi-Agent Chaos](#no13) | Role & memory clash | **Kitchen Tug-of-War** | 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 | | 14 | [No.14 Bootstrap Ordering](#no14) | Wrong boot order | **Cold Pan Egg** | 🍳🧯 | | 15 | [No.15 Deployment Deadlock](#no15) | Resource lock | **You-First Doorway** | 🚪⏳ | | 16 | [No.16 Pre-deploy Collapse](#no16) | Preflight failure | **Burnt First Pot** | 🍯🔥 | --- > tip: > • **Class** → matches the professional Problem Map 1.0 categories you saw in the main table. > • **Grandma tag** → a metaphor to make the bug intuitive. > • use either column to jump to the fix section below. Want the full problem list and extended fixes? See: [Problem Map 1.0](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/tree/main/ProblemMap/README.md) | [Problem Map 2.0](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/SemanticClinicIndex.md) | [Semantic Clinic](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/SemanticClinicIndex.md) | [Global Fix Map](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/GlobalFixMap/README.md) | [Problem Map FAQ](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/faq.md) > most readers found this map useful and left a ⭐ — if it helps you too, please star it so others can discover. --- ## 🛡️ Grandma Pre-Output Checklist (use before answering) - 🧾 **Card first** → show source/citation before output. - 🔎 **Match meaning, not looks** → pass ΔS semantic gate. - 🧭 **Mid-chain checkpoints** → use λ_observe; if drift persists, **BBCR** reset. - ✅ **Accept only stable states** → coverage ≥ 0.70, λ convergent, source present. > Tip: You can paste a screenshot of this page or any Problem Map section into **Dr. WFGY** and ask: > *“Which number am I hitting? Give the minimal fix and link.”* --- > Format rule for every section > • Plain text = Grandma story, metaphor, **grandma fix (before-the-output)** with mapping, minimal fix and prompt. > • Pro Zone = a collapsible block with exact symptoms, technical keys, and the reference link. --- ## No.1 Hallucination & Chunk Drift — *Grandma: Wrong Cookbook*  **Grandma story** You ask for the cabbage recipe. I hand you a random page from a different cookbook because its picture looks similar. **Metaphor mapping** - Pretty picture = token surface match - Wrong cookbook = wrong source - Nice words = confident tone without proof **Grandma fix (before-the-output) — mapping** - Put the recipe card **on the table first** = **citation-first policy** - Show which book and page you used = **retrieval trace with IDs/pages** - Check the card title matches “cabbage” before cooking = **query–source semantic check (ΔS gate)** **Minimal fix (grandma)** Do not taste anything until the recipe card is on the table. Doctor prompt: ``` please explain No.1 Hallucination & Chunk Drift in grandma mode, then show me the minimal WFGY fix and the exact reference link ``` **Grandma Test (30s self-check)** - [ ] Source card visible (book + page/ID) - [ ] ΔS gate passed (meaning match, not surface) - [ ] Will refuse output if no card

Pro Zone

--- **Real scene** Bad OCR or bad chunking creates fragments. Retrieval picks a high cosine neighbor that is semantically wrong. Model speaks smoothly and cites nothing. **Technical keys** - Turn on citation-first policy - Add retrieval trace with IDs and source pages - Inspect chunking rules and table handling - Add minimal reranker only after source is confirmed Reference: Hallucination & Chunk Drift → https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/hallucination.md

--- ## No.2 Interpretation Collapse — *Grandma: Salt-for-Sugar*  **Grandma story** You found the right page but misread the steps. Sugar replaced with salt. The dish fails even with the correct book open. **Metaphor mapping** - Right page = correct chunk - Wrong reading = logic collapse - Tastes wrong = final answer wrong despite good retrieval **Grandma fix (before-the-output) — mapping** - Read each step **out loud and slow** = **λ_observe checkpoints mid-chain** - Underline quantities before pouring = **symbol/constraint anchoring** - If taste drifts, **pause and re-read** = **BBCR controlled reset** **Minimal fix (grandma)** Read slowly. When unsure, stop and ask a checkpoint. Doctor prompt: ``` please explain No.2 Interpretation Collapse in grandma mode, then apply a minimal WFGY checkpoint plan ``` **Grandma Test (30s self-check)** - [ ] Quantities/operators anchored - [ ] At least one λ_observe checkpoint - [ ] BBCR reset plan ready if drift continues

Pro Zone

--- **Real scene** Answer drifts after retrieval. The model reasons over correct context but loses structure mid-chain. **Technical keys** - Measure ΔS for prompt vs answer - Insert λ_observe checkpoints - If drift continues, perform BBCR controlled reset - Require coverage ≥ 0.70 before finalization Reference: Interpretation Collapse → https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/retrieval-collapse.md

--- ## No.3 Long Reasoning Chains — *Grandma: Lost Shopping Trip*  **Grandma story** You go to market A, then B, then C, and forget why you left home. **Metaphor mapping** - Many stops = long chain of steps - Forget the goal = context drift - Wrong basket = correct items but not for the target dish **Grandma fix (before-the-output) — mapping** - Write a shopping list with the **main dish on top** = **goal anchor** - Check the list **every two streets** = **loop with checkpoints** - Compare what’s in the bag vs the list = **coverage gate ≥ threshold** **Minimal fix (grandma)** Write the shopping list and check it every two streets. Doctor prompt: ``` please explain No.3 Long Reasoning Chains in grandma mode and show the smallest loop + checkpoint pattern ``` **Grandma Test (30s self-check)** - [ ] Goal anchor written down - [ ] Loop has periodic checks - [ ] Coverage vs. goal ≥ threshold before finalizing

Pro Zone

--- **Real scene** Multi-step plans wander. Early decisions are not re-checked. The final answer is coherent but off-goal. **Technical keys** - Define the goal anchor explicitly - Use λ_diverse to compare 3+ candidate paths - Clamp CoT variance and prune off-goal branches - Re-score against goal anchor each loop Reference: Long Reasoning Chains → https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/context-drift.md

--- ## No.4 Bluffing / Overconfidence — *Grandma: No Recipe Card*  **Grandma story** A charming waiter serves a dish without showing the recipe card. Sounds right, tastes wrong. **Metaphor mapping** - Confident voice = fluent language - No recipe card = no evidence - Polite smile = apology without fix **Grandma fix (before-the-output) — mapping** - “Show the card first” = **evidence-before-answer** - Send dish back if no card = **reject ungrounded output** - Record which card cooked which dish = **traceability log** **Minimal fix (grandma)** Ask for the card first. If none, send the dish back. Doctor prompt: ``` please explain No.4 Bluffing in grandma mode, then enforce 'card first' with a minimal WFGY guardrail ``` **Grandma Test (30s self-check)** - [ ] Card (source) displayed before answer - [ ] Ungrounded outputs are rejected - [ ] Trace log includes source→answer linkage

Pro Zone

--- **Real scene** Natural language is confident and wrong. The path lacks traceability. Model refuses to verify. **Technical keys** - Citation-first policy - Reject ungrounded claims - Minimal reranker only after source confirmed - Log coverage and ΔS Reference: Bluffing / Overconfidence → https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/bluffing.md

--- ## No.5 Semantic ≠ Embedding — *Grandma: Pepper Confusion*  **Grandma story** White pepper and black pepper. Same word “pepper,” completely different flavor. **Metaphor mapping** - Same word = surface token overlap - Different flavor = semantic mismatch - Wrong taste = wrong result despite high score **Grandma fix (before-the-output) — mapping** - **Smell & taste both peppers** = **metric sanity check** - Do not mix bottles without labels = **normalize spaces + casing** - Keep a small “reference spoon test” = **ground-truth exemplars** **Minimal fix (grandma)** Taste both peppers before cooking. Doctor prompt: ``` please explain No.5 Semantic ≠ Embedding in grandma mode and give me the minimal metric audit plan ``` **Grandma Test (30s self-check)** - [ ] Embeddings normalized / spaces+casing aligned - [ ] Metric space & dimension verified - [ ] Exemplars used to sanity-check neighbors

Pro Zone

--- **Real scene** Cosine similarity on unnormalized vectors, cross-model vector mixing, and casing mismatch select neighbors that do not carry the same meaning. **Technical keys** - Normalize embeddings - Verify metric space and dimension - Align tokenization and casing - Use hybrid retrieval only after metric audit Reference: Semantic ≠ Embedding → https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/embedding-vs-semantic.md

--- ## No.6 Logic Collapse & Recovery — *Grandma: Dead-End Alley*  **Grandma story** You keep taking the same dead-end alley. Step back, pick a new street, and try again. **Metaphor mapping** - Dead-end alley = unproductive loop - Step back = controlled reset - New street = alternate path **Grandma fix (before-the-output) — mapping** - If you hit a wall twice, **turn back** = **BBCR reset on repeated ΔS spike** - Try the **next street** = **alternative candidate paths** - Keep a small map in hand = **state anchor + goal reminder** **Minimal fix (grandma)** If lost twice, stop and change route. Doctor prompt: ``` please explain No.6 Logic Collapse in grandma mode, then show BBCR reset + λ\_observe checkpoints ``` **Grandma Test (30s self-check)** - [ ] ΔS monitored per step - [ ] λ_observe applied mid-chain - [ ] BBCR executed if ΔS stays high

Pro Zone

--- **Real scene** Reasoning locks into a loop or shallow branch. No mechanism exists to detect and recover. **Technical keys** - ΔS probe at each step - λ_observe mid-chain grounding - BBCR controlled reset when ΔS stays high - Accept only convergent λ and coverage ≥ 0.70 Reference: Logic Collapse & Recovery → https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/logic-collapse.md

--- ## No.7 Memory Breaks Across Sessions — *Grandma: Wrong Drawer Memory*  **Grandma story** You promise to remember the family recipe, then next week you act like we never talked. **Metaphor mapping** - Forgot the pot’s scratch = lost state - New kitchen every time = no continuity - Same question again = user fatigue **Grandma fix (before-the-output) — mapping** - Write notes on a **labeled card** = **stable memory schema with state keys** - Put it in the **same drawer** every time = **guarded write/read order** - Pin a tiny photo of the dish on the card = **low-ΔS exemplar** **Minimal fix (grandma)** Write notes on a card and keep it in the same drawer. Doctor prompt: ``` please explain No.7 Memory Breaks in grandma mode and show the smallest stable memory routine ``` **Grandma Test (30s self-check)** - [ ] State keys defined and labeled - [ ] Read/write order enforced - [ ] Exemplars retrieved with traceable IDs

Pro Zone

--- **Real scene** Session state, anchors, and contracts are not persisted or are stored without retrieval trace, causing silent context loss. **Technical keys** - Stable memory schema with state keys - Guarded write and read order - Small exemplar store for low ΔS cases - Retrieval traceability by ID Reference: Memory Coherence → https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/memory-coherence.md

--- ## No.8 Debugging is a Black Box — *Grandma: Blank Card*  **Grandma story** You tell me “trust me, it works.” I ask “show me which page you used.” You shrug. **Metaphor mapping** - Blindfold cooking = no trace - “I remember” = unverifiable claim - Can’t redo = no reproducibility **Grandma fix (before-the-output) — mapping** - Pin the recipe card **next to the stove** = **source shown with answer** - Mark the **page number** = **trace with IDs/lines** - Keep a mini “how I cooked it” note = **minimal reproducible pipeline** **Minimal fix (grandma)** Pin the recipe card next to the stove. Doctor prompt: ``` please explain No.8 Debugging Black Box in grandma mode and add a tiny traceability schema ``` **Grandma Test (30s self-check)** - [ ] Source shown alongside answer - [ ] IDs/lines captured in trace - [ ] Steps reproducible end-to-end

Pro Zone

--- **Real scene** No IDs or source lines. Hard to prove which chunk produced the answer, so fixes are guesswork. **Technical keys** - Retrieval traceability with IDs - Log query, chunk IDs, and acceptance metrics - Minimal reproducible pipeline - Gate on “source present” before final answer Reference: Retrieval Traceability → https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/retrieval-traceability.md

--- ## No.9 Entropy Collapse — *Grandma: One-Pot Gray Stew*  **Grandma story** Too many voices in one room. Everyone talks. Nobody listens. The dish becomes mush. **Metaphor mapping** - Noise = entropy overload - Melted attention = no structure - One-pot grey = incoherent output **Grandma fix (before-the-output) — mapping** - Lower heat & cook **one step at a time** = **reduced step width** - Prep bowls for **who/what/constraint** = **anchor entities/relations/limits** - Taste before plating = **acceptance targets (ΔS, coverage)** **Minimal fix (grandma)** Lower the heat and separate steps. Doctor prompt: ``` please explain No.9 Entropy Collapse in grandma mode and show a minimal stability recipe ``` **Grandma Test (30s self-check)** - [ ] Step width reduced; no big mush - [ ] Entities/relations/constraints anchored - [ ] Acceptance targets checked before final

Pro Zone

--- **Real scene** Attention diffuses. The model mixes unrelated paths. Output looks fine on the surface but is internally inconsistent. **Technical keys** - Reduce step width - Anchor entities, relations, and constraints - Clamp variance and require coverage - Use acceptance targets before finalization Reference: Entropy Collapse → https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/entropy-collapse.md

--- ## No.10 Creative Freeze — *Grandma: Bland Soup*  **Grandma story** You only follow the recipe word by word. The soup is edible, never memorable. **Metaphor mapping** - Zero spice = literal output - No tasting = low exploration - Flat dish = boring answer **Grandma fix (before-the-output) — mapping** - Try **two or three** safe seasonings side-by-side = **λ_diverse candidates** - Taste all against the same dish photo = **shared anchor scoring** - Keep it within “mild–medium” = **controlled entropy window** **Minimal fix (grandma)** Taste and adjust within a safe range. Doctor prompt: ``` please explain No.10 Creative Freeze in grandma mode and give the smallest safe-exploration pattern ``` **Grandma Test (30s self-check)** - [ ] ≥2–3 candidate answers (λ_diverse) - [ ] Scored against the same anchor - [ ] Entropy window constrained

Pro Zone

--- **Real scene** Model avoids diverse candidates. Everything converges to bland answers. **Technical keys** - λ_diverse for answer-set diversity - Controlled entropy window - Compare candidates against the same anchor - Keep ΔS within acceptance bounds Reference: Creative Freeze → https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/creative-freeze.md

--- ## No.11 Symbolic Collapse — *Grandma: Ignore Fractions*  **Grandma story** You can read the storybook but panic when you see fractions and tables. **Metaphor mapping** - Words fine = natural language ok - Symbols scary = math or tables fail - Pretty story, wrong math = flattened structure **Grandma fix (before-the-output) — mapping** - Keep **numbers in boxes** = **separate symbol channel** - Don’t rewrite tables as prose = **preserve blocks** - Say units out loud (“grams, tsp”) = **operator/unit anchoring** - Try a tiny sample batch = **micro-proof/example** **Minimal fix (grandma)** Keep the story but show the table step by step. Doctor prompt: ``` please explain No.11 Symbolic Collapse in grandma mode and show me a minimal symbol-first routine ``` **Grandma Test (30s self-check)** - [ ] Tables/code kept as blocks - [ ] Symbols/operators/units anchored - [ ] Micro-proof verifies the math

Pro Zone

--- **Real scene** Equations, operators, code blocks, and headers get flattened to prose. Answers look smooth and wrong. **Technical keys** - Separate symbol channel - Preserve code and table blocks - Anchor operators and units - Verify with small proofs or examples Reference: Symbolic Collapse → https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/symbolic-collapse.md

--- ## No.12 Philosophical Recursion — *Grandma: Infinite Why Loop*  **Grandma story** Asking “why” about “why” about “why.” You spin in circles and never cook. **Metaphor mapping** - Endless mirror = self reference - Spiral bowl = paradox trap - Cold kitchen = no final answer **Grandma fix (before-the-output) — mapping** - Write **the top question** on a sticky note = **outer frame/anchor** - Allow only **N why’s (e.g., 2)** = **recursion stop rule** - End with a **grounded example** = **citation/example requirement** **Minimal fix (grandma)** Set a top question and limit how many mirrors you look into. Doctor prompt: ``` please explain No.12 Philosophical Recursion in grandma mode and give me a minimal boundary plan ``` **Grandma Test (30s self-check)** - [ ] Outer frame written and fixed - [ ] Max recursion depth set - [ ] Ends with example/citation

Pro Zone

--- **Real scene** Self reference and paradox questions recurse without progress. **Technical keys** - Define anchors and outer frame - ε_resonance for domain harmony - Stop conditions for recursion - Require grounded examples or citations Reference: Philosophical Recursion → https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/philosophical-recursion.md

--- ## No.13 Multi-Agent Chaos — *Grandma: Kitchen Tug-of-War*  **Grandma story** Two cooks share one kitchen. One adds salt while the other removes it. The soup never stabilizes. **Metaphor mapping** - Shared kitchen = shared memory - Crossed notes = role drift - Salt tug-of-war = memory overwrite **Grandma fix (before-the-output) — mapping** - Give each cook a **named card** = **role & state keys** - Separate drawers for their notes = **ownership & fences** - Timer on who uses the stove = **tool timeout/selection gates** **Minimal fix (grandma)** Give each cook a clear card and a separate drawer. Doctor prompt: ``` please explain No.13 Multi-Agent Chaos in grandma mode and set a tiny role + memory fence plan ``` **Grandma Test (30s self-check)** - [ ] Roles & state keys defined - [ ] Ownership and fences enforced - [ ] Tool timeouts / selection gates set

Pro Zone

--- **Real scene** Agents overwrite each other’s state or speak with mixed roles. No single source of truth. **Technical keys** - Role and memory fences - State keys and ownership - Tool timeouts and selection gates - Cross-agent trace Reference: Multi-Agent Problems → https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/Multi-Agent_Problems.md

--- ## No.14 Bootstrap Ordering — *Grandma: Cold Pan Egg*  **Grandma story** You try to fry eggs before turning on the stove. Of course nothing happens. **Metaphor mapping** - Cold pan = service not ready - Eggs first = calling dependencies too early - Burnt timing = missing warmups **Grandma fix (before-the-output) — mapping** - Fire on → **pan hot** → **then eggs** = **readiness probes & order** - Warm the oil and pan first = **cache/index warmup** - Check gas and matches ready = **secrets/perm checks** **Minimal fix (grandma)** Start the fire, heat the pan, then crack the eggs. Doctor prompt: ``` please explain No.14 Bootstrap Ordering in grandma mode and give me the smallest boot checklist ``` **Grandma Test (30s self-check)** - [ ] Readiness probes pass before use - [ ] Warmups executed (cache/index) - [ ] Secrets/permissions verified

Pro Zone

--- **Real scene** Services fire before dependencies are ready. First calls fail, caches cold, secrets missing. **Technical keys** - Boot order with readiness probes - Cache warmup and index swaps - Secret checks and health gates - Shadow traffic before public Reference: Bootstrap Ordering → https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/bootstrap-ordering.md

--- ## No.15 Deployment Deadlock — *Grandma: You-First Doorway*  **Grandma story** Two people at a narrow doorway say “you first.” “No, you first.” They block the door together. **Metaphor mapping** - Narrow door = shared resource - Polite wait = mutual locks - Blocked door = frozen system **Grandma fix (before-the-output) — mapping** - Assign who goes first = **total order / priority** - Use a **side door** if blocked = **fallback path** - Set a **polite countdown** = **timeouts & backoff** **Minimal fix (grandma)** Decide who goes first, or open a side door. Doctor prompt: ``` please explain No.15 Deployment Deadlock in grandma mode and show the smallest unlock plan ``` **Grandma Test (30s self-check)** - [ ] Priority/ordering defined - [ ] Fallback path available - [ ] Timeouts and backoff configured

Pro Zone

--- **Real scene** Migrator waits for writer. Writer waits for migrator. No timeout. Full stall. **Technical keys** - Break dependency cycle - Timeouts and backoff - Temporary read-only mode - Rollout gate with regression checks Reference: Deployment Deadlock → https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/deployment-deadlock.md

--- ## No.16 Pre-deploy Collapse — *Grandma: Burnt First Pot*  **Grandma story** First pot burns because you forgot to wash it and check the gas. **Metaphor mapping** - Dirty pot = stale version or index skew - No gas check = missing secret or permission - Burnt first dish = failed first call **Grandma fix (before-the-output) — mapping** - Wash pot & tools first = **version pin / clean state** - Test the flame = **env & secrets preflight** - Fry a **tiny egg** as canary = **small-traffic canary** **Minimal fix (grandma)** Wash the pot, test the flame, cook a tiny egg before guests arrive. Doctor prompt: ``` please explain No.16 Pre-deploy Collapse in grandma mode and give me the smallest preflight checklist ``` **Grandma Test (30s self-check)** - [ ] Version pinned / clean state - [ ] Env & secrets checked - [ ] Canary shipped on tiny traffic

Pro Zone

--- **Real scene** Version skew, missing env vars or secrets, empty vector index on first ingestion, wrong analyzer. First production call collapses. **Technical keys** - Preflight contract checks - Version pin and model lock - Vector index build and swap - Canary on minimal traffic Reference: Pre-deploy Collapse → https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/predeploy-collapse.md

--- ## What happens after you fix one You do not patch forever. You set **acceptance targets** and keep them: * ΔS ≤ 0.45 * Coverage ≥ 0.70 * λ state convergent * Source present before final When a new bug appears, map it to a number, apply the fix once, and it stays fixed. That is the point of a semantic firewall. --- ## One-line doctor prompt If you are unsure which number fits: ``` i’ve uploaded TXT OS / WFGY notes. which Problem Map number matches my issue? explain using grandma mode, then give the minimal fix and the reference page. ``` ## ❓ Grandma Clinic FAQ (for beginners) **Q1. Do I need to install SDKs or special libraries?** No. Just copy the doctor prompt or TXT file into your LLM chat. No extra tools required. **Q2. Will this slow down my model or cost more tokens?** No. WFGY is text-only. It works as a reasoning guard before output. Over time it usually saves tokens by preventing retries. **Q3. How do I know if the fix actually worked?** Check the acceptance targets: ΔS ≤ 0.45, Coverage ≥ 0.70, λ convergent. If these hold across 3 paraphrases, the bug is fixed. **Q4. Is Grandma Clinic enough, or do I need the full Problem Map?** The Clinic covers the 16 most common errors in simple language. For deeper or vendor-specific issues, see the full [Problem Map FAQ](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/ProblemMap/faq.md). --- ### 🔗 Quick-Start Downloads (60 sec) | Tool | Link | 3-Step Setup | |------|------|--------------| | **WFGY 1.0 PDF** | [Engine Paper](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/I_am_not_lizardman/WFGY_All_Principles_Return_to_One_v1.0_PSBigBig_Public.pdf) | 1️⃣ Download · 2️⃣ Upload to your LLM · 3️⃣ Ask “Answer using WFGY + \” | | **TXT OS (plain-text OS)** | [TXTOS.txt](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY/blob/main/OS/TXTOS.txt) | 1️⃣ Download · 2️⃣ Paste into any LLM chat · 3️⃣ Type “hello world” — OS boots instantly | --- ### Explore More | Layer | Page | What it’s for | | --- | --- | --- | | Proof | [WFGY Recognition Map](/recognition/README.md) | External citations, integrations, and ecosystem proof | | Engine | [WFGY 1.0](/legacy/README.md) | Original PDF based tension engine | | Engine | [WFGY 2.0](/core/README.md) | Production tension kernel and math engine for RAG and agents | | Engine | [WFGY 3.0](/TensionUniverse/EventHorizon/README.md) | TXT based Singularity tension engine, 131 S class set | | Map | [Problem Map 1.0](/ProblemMap/README.md) | Flagship 16 problem RAG failure checklist and fix map | | Map | [Problem Map 2.0](/ProblemMap/rag-architecture-and-recovery.md) | RAG focused recovery pipeline | | Map | [Problem Map 3.0](/ProblemMap/wfgy-rag-16-problem-map-global-debug-card.md) | Global Debug Card, image as a debug protocol layer | | Map | [Semantic Clinic](/ProblemMap/SemanticClinicIndex.md) | Symptom to family to exact fix | | Map | [Grandma’s Clinic](/ProblemMap/GrandmaClinic/README.md) | Plain language stories mapped to Problem Map 1.0 | | Onboarding | [Starter Village](/StarterVillage/README.md) | Guided tour for newcomers | | App | [TXT OS](/OS/README.md) | TXT semantic OS, fast boot | | App | [Blah Blah Blah](/OS/BlahBlahBlah/README.md) | Abstract and paradox Q and A built on TXT OS | | App | [Blur Blur Blur](/OS/BlurBlurBlur/README.md) | Text to image with semantic control | | App | [Blow Blow Blow](/OS/BlowBlowBlow/README.md) | Reasoning game engine and memory demo | If this repository helped, starring it improves discovery so more builders can find the docs and tools. [](https://github.com/onestardao/WFGY)