## Description

This Node sends a debug message to the Interaction Panel. Debug messages help you track the flow of data and diagnose issues by providing real-time information about what’s happening during the Flow execution. To view the debug message, enable [debug mode](https://docs.cognigy.com/ai/agents/test/interaction-panel/chat).

## Parameters

| Parameter    | Type         | Description |
|--------------|--------------|-------------|
| Debug Level  | Select       | The Debug message level. Select one of the following options:<br>- **Info** — info messages will be displayed with a blue background and contain general information. For example: `User successfully logged in`.<br>- **Error** — error messages will be displayed with a red background to highlight issues. For example: `Failed to connect to the database`. |
| Header       | CognigyScript| The header text of the debug message. This parameter is optional.<br>Examples:<br>- `User Action`<br>- `System Error`<br>- `Database Connection` |
| Message      | CognigyScript| The message text of the debug message. This parameter is mandatory.<br>Examples:<br>- `User input received: {{input.text}}`<br>- `Invalid phone number entered: {{profile.email}}` |

## Examples

### Info Message

To show that the message relates to user’s actions, such as completing a task or making a selection, you can use the Debug Message Node with the header `User Action`. It can be helpful when a user fills out an [Adaptive Card](https://docs.cognigy.com/ai/agents/develop/node-reference/basic/say) form or clicks the [Submit](https://docs.cognigy.com/ai/agents/develop/node-reference/xApp/set-html-xApp-state) button in xApps to confirm an action.

```
Header: "User Action"
Message: "User successfully completed the registration process"
```

### Error Message

To show that the message relates to an error related to database operations, use the Debug Message Node with the header `Database Error`. It can be useful for tracking errors that occur during database requests. For example, it can help identify issues when using [MongoDB](https://docs.cognigy.com/ai/agents/develop/node-reference/service/mongo-db) Nodes.

```
Header: "Database Error"
Message: "Failed to retrieve user data"
```

## Alternatives

To debug a Flow when your AI Agent experiences issues on the production side, add a [Log Message](https://docs.cognigy.com/ai/agents/develop/node-reference/other-nodes/log-message) Node.