Matrix Doctor
Run comprehensive diagnostics on the Matrix plugin and automatically fix issues when possible.
What It Does
- Checks Matrix Directory: Verifies ~/.claude/matrix/ exists and is writable
- Checks Database: Tests connection, validates schema version
- Checks Configuration: Validates config file, checks for missing sections
- Checks Hooks: Verifies hooks are installed correctly
- Checks Code Index: Confirms repository is indexed
- Checks Repo Detection: Tests fingerprinting works
Auto-Fix Capabilities
The doctor will automatically attempt to fix:
- Missing Matrix directory (creates it)
- Database connection issues (reinitializes)
- Invalid/missing configuration (resets to defaults)
- Missing code index (triggers reindex)
Usage
Call the matrix_doctor tool with:
autoFix: true(default) - Attempt to fix issues automaticallyautoFix: false- Only run diagnostics without fixing
If Issues Cannot Be Fixed
If the doctor finds issues that cannot be automatically fixed:
- A GitHub issue template will be generated
- The user should be directed to open an issue at: https://github.com/ojowwalker77/Claude-Matrix/issues/new?template=bug_report.md
- Include the full diagnostic output in the issue
Expected Output
The tool returns a DoctorResult object containing:
healthy: boolean indicating overall healthchecks: array of diagnostic resultsenvironment: OS, Bun version, pathssuggestions: array of recommended actionsissueTemplate: pre-filled GitHub issue template (if issues found)