Detect fix-it loops and step back for root cause analysis
npx claudepluginhub chungchihhan/step-backA plugin that detects fix-it loops, spawns a meta-agent for root cause analysis, confirms with the user, and injects structured advice back into the session.
chungchihhanWhen Claude keeps trying to fix the same thing,
/step-backsteps out of the weeds — diagnoses the real problem, confirms with you, and gets back on track without losing a single turn of context.
A Claude Code plugin that detects when you're stuck in a fix-it loop, spawns a meta-agent to reason about the root cause at a higher level, confirms the diagnosis with you, then injects structured advice back into the original session.
# Add the marketplace
/plugin marketplace add chungchihhan/step-back
# Install the plugin
/plugin install super-resume
Type /step-back at any time when you feel stuck. A fresh meta-analyst agent will:
The plugin automatically detects frustration patterns. When you've said things like "fix it", "still broken", or "try again" multiple times without progress, it will pause and suggest a step-back analysis.
Create .step-back.json in your project root:
{
"frustration_threshold": 3,
"auto_trigger": true
}
| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
frustration_threshold | 2–10 | 3 | Number of frustration signals before auto-trigger |
auto_trigger | true/false | true | Enable/disable automatic detection |
UserPromptSubmit hook watches for frustration signals (repeated complaints without progress)MIT