Xdebug helper

Easy debugging, profiling and tracing extension for Xdebug

Xdebug Helper - Debugging and Profiling Extension for Chrome

'Xdebug helper' is a remarkable Chrome extension designed to assist in debugging, profiling, and tracing PHP code using Xdebug. Tailored for PHP developers, it makes toggling these states effortless, eliminating the need to manually manipulate POST/GET variables or cookies. Its wide compatibility includes tools like PHPStorm, Eclipse with PDT, Netbeans, MacGDBp plus profiling tools like KCacheGrind, WinCacheGrind, Webgrind and more. Its visibility and hotkeys are customizable to help maintain browser cleanliness.

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By: Wrep

Users: 200,000+

Rating: 4.37

(430)

1 new ratings

Version: 1.6.1 (Last updated: 2016-10-24)

Creation date: 2016-10-24

Permissions:

tabs
*://*/*

Size: 71.81K

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 1,387 ▲ 87

Other rankings

#2611 in Developer Tools ▲ 7 #24 in debug keyword 36 ▲ 3 #98 in extension keyword 75 ▼ 1 #181 in browser extension keyword 75 ▼ 3 #254 in chrome extension keyword 87 ▼ 26

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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Pros

Works well with Xdebug 3.2.1 on Linux and Brave browser
Successfully helps users enable Xdebug with PHPStorm
Users appreciate its functionality and overall usefulness

Cons

Does not work with Xdebug 3 for many users
Issues with enabling and disabling debug mode
Not functioning properly in Brave browser for multiple users
Problems reported with Chrome's implementation affecting functionality

Most mentioned

Not working with Xdebug 3
Issues with debugging and profile activation
Works well on Linux
Helps in using Xdebug with PHPStorm

User reviews

hasnt worked since xdebug 3

Andrew Reddin, 2024-12-19

Latest version of chrome on Windows is with JS error. I had to clear the cookies to make sites working without XDEBUG Seems like the issue is due to wrong implementation of this method https://developer.chrome.com/docs/extensions/reference/api/tabs#method-sendMessage - it accepts 4 arguments, with a callback as the last one, while in extension it is 3rd argument: // Request the current state from the active tab chrome.tabs.query({ active: true, windowId: chrome.windows.WINDOW_ID_CURRENT }, function(tabs) { chrome.tabs.sendMessage( tabs[0].id, { cmd: "getStatus", idekey: ideKey, traceTrigger: traceTrigger, profileTrigger: profileTrigger }, function(response) { // Highlight the correct option $('a[data-status="' + response.status + '"]').addClass("active"); } ); });

Pavel Besedovskij, 2024-04-22

Works without any problem on Linux + Brave + PhpStorm with Xdebug 3.2.1.

Omer Šabić, 2024-02-03

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Xdebug helper requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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