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AI-Powered Troubleshooting: Meet the DeployHQ AI Helper for Deployments

DeployHQ has recently introduced a new AI helper designed to simplify troubleshooting during deployment. Common deployment issues related to build pipelines or SSH commands can now receive quicker and more precise support through this AI-powered feature.

When a deployment error occurs, a yellow/blue AI banner will appear in DeployHQ's interface. Clicking this banner opens the AI helper, offering immediate suggestions and solutions based on the encountered error.

How the DeployHQ AI Helper Works

The AI helper integrates as a ChatGPT marketplace plugin. It reviews error messages from your deployment pipeline and suggests actionable insights. Here's a step-by-step example scenario:

1- Deploy fails: You run your deployment script, but the deployment stops due to an unexpected build error.

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2- Download Logs: DeployHQ lets you download detailed logs of the failed deployment.

3- Uploading logs to the AI helper: Upload the downloaded log directly to the AI helper's interface. The AI then analyzes the log's content effectively and spots possible issues quickly.

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4- AI-generated recommendations: Based on this analysis, DeployHQ's AI helper will suggest precise actions and solutions.

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Benefits of LLMs in Development Workflows

DeployHQ's AI helper uses Large Language Models (LLMs), which have become increasingly useful in software development for several reasons:

  • Faster Problem Detection: LLMs quickly identify specific common issues in log files, resulting in faster troubleshooting cycles for developers. Especially helpful with large amounts of unstructured logs!

  • Reduced Manual Workload: AI-driven guidance significantly cuts manual debugging hours, providing developers more time to focus on core coding and other productive tasks.

  • Support dealing with uncommon errors: LLMs can recognize and suggest solutions to even unusual issues, helping troubleshoot issues that don't occur frequently or have little documented online resources.

DeployHQ's introduction of AI helper makes deployment troubleshooting convenient and accessible. Rather than manually inspecting logs or depending on external help, developers gain accurate, specific insights into their deployment problems, directly within DeployHQ.

FAQ

You got questions, we got answers!

Do I need to use DeployHQ AI?

No! This is completely optional, you can continue to use DeployHQ as you used to.

Does it cost extra?

DeployHQ AI is free and available on all plans, all you need is a free ChatGPT account

What can I use if I don't want to use LLMs?

DeployHQ also helps you debug your deployment issues by suggesting a curated list of possible solutions:

possible-solutions

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