Xdebug helper

Xdebug helper

Easy debugging, profiling and tracing extension for Xdebug

What is Xdebug helper?
'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: 300,000+
Rating: 4.38 (431)
Version: 1.6.1 (Last updated: 2016-10-24)
Creation date: 2016-10-24
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • *://*/*
Size: 71.81K
URLs: Website
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Summary

A must have for everyone thats debugging, profiling and tracing PHP code with Xdebug. This extension will help you to enable/disable debugging, profiling and tracing easily, instead of juggling around with POST/GET variables or cookies.

This extension is very useful for PHP developers that are using PHP tools with Xdebug support like PHPStorm, Eclipse with PDT, Netbeans and MacGDBp or any other Xdebug compatible profiling tool like KCacheGrind, WinCacheGrind or Webgrind.

By default the extension icon will show up on all pages, but to keep your browser as clean as possible, the extension can be configured to be only visible at the pages you want in the settings panel.

Hotkeys:

  • Ctrl+Shift+X (Cmd+Shift+X on Mac) opens the popup.
  • Alt+Shift+X toggles the debugging state.

Feel free to submit ideas, bugs and pull request to our Github project: https://github.com/wrep/xdebug-helper-for-chrome

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Works without any problem on various systems and browsers including Linux, Brave, and Chrome
  • Integrates well with PhpStorm
  • Helpful for users struggling to get Xdebug to work
  • Support for multiple Xdebug versions
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • Does not work for some users with Xdebug 3
  • Issues with enabling debug mode on different systems
  • Problems with Chrome preventing integration with certain frontend apps
  • Listening port is fixed and cannot be changed, causing issues if the port is busy
  • Does not support certain PHP versions properly
Most mentioned
  • Compatibility with Xdebug versions (positive and negative mentions)
  • Integration with PhpStorm
  • Issues with enabling/disabling debug mode
  • The fixed listening port (9000) problem
  • Ease of use and set up
Recent reviews
很好用
by BingYu Ling BingYu Ling, 2015-01-19

很好用
by BingYu Ling BingYu Ling, 2015-01-19

很好用
by BingYu Ling BingYu Ling, 2015-01-19
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Safety
Risk impact

Xdebug helper is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Xdebug helper if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Xdebug helper has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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