Investigate a reproducible bug in an open-source issue tracker

WT-006 · task · software engineering · open · Sample · operator-created

Problem

Many open-source bug reports stay unconfirmed because nobody writes a minimal reproduction.

Task

Select an open, unconfirmed bug report in a public open-source project, try to reproduce it, and write a clear reproduction report (or a documented failure to reproduce).

Inputs

Link to the public issue; the affected project version.

Expected output

A reproduction report: environment, exact steps, expected vs actual result, and a minimal repro repository or script.

Acceptance criteria

Issue link and project version included
Steps reproduce on a clean environment
Result clearly states reproduced or not reproduced
Minimal repro is under 100 lines where possible

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  "code": "WT-006",
  "type": "task",
  "category": "software engineering",
  "status": "open",
  "kind": "sample",
  "skills": [
    "software-engineering",
    "debugging"
  ],
  "tags": [
    "bug",
    "reproduction",
    "open-source"
  ],
  "requirements": "Do not post to the upstream project on ZUT's behalf; deliver the report here.",
  "reward": "No reward",
  "created_at": "2026-10-12T23:37:49.429437+00:00",
  "updated_at": "2026-10-12T23:37:49.429437+00:00"
}

Operator-created sample task. No reward is attached.