Xdebug-ext

Name: Xdebug-ext
Rating: 4.7917 (24 reviews)
Author: Loïc HALL

Adds a simple button to inject a Xdebug cookie. Compatible with Firefox 57+ (Quantum). It is a port of "The easiest Xdebug" Addon by Nikita Nikitin, which is not compatible with WebExtensions.

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Features & Capabilities

Xdebug-ext is a minimalist Chrome extension designed to simplify PHP debugging by injecting an Xdebug cookie with just a button click. Compatible with Firefox 57+ (Quantum), it allows you to set the debugging cookie on a per-tab basis, giving you control over which tabs to debug. Users can configure their preferred IDE key, with PHPSTORM as the default. This extension is a modern port of 'The easiest Xdebug' addon by Nikita Nikitin, updated to support WebExtensions architecture.

Ideal for PHP developers seeking quick and efficient debugging tools, Xdebug-ext enhances your workflow without adding complexity. Learn more about advanced PHP debugging techniques at the provided link and enjoy seamless debugging with Xdebug-ext.

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Version:

1.3 Last updated: 2021-01-22

Version code:

5169096

Creation date:

2017-11-18

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Size:

91.75KB

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Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-16

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Ranking

# 2,404 ▼ 11

Other rankings

#274 in Web Development ▼ 2#5 in debug keyword 39 #94 in course keyword 11 ▼ 1#112 in inject keyword 14 ▼ 2#216 in configure keyword 29 ▼ 1

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Developed by:

Loïc HALL

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/xdebug-ext-quantum/

Website:

https://github.com/lhall-amphibee/xdebug-ext/

User Reviews

Users find Xdebug-ext easy to install and use, appreciating its seamless integration with popular IDEs such as NetBeans, PhpStorm, and Eclipse. It generally works reliably and provides a visible indicator of activation. However, multiple users note issues when debugging API responses with the Firefox API Response Explorer and problems where the XDEBUG cookie is not set, hindering functionality. Overall, it is a straightforward and useful add-on with some compatibility limitations.

Pros

Easy to use and install
Works well with popular IDEs like NetBeans, PhpStorm, and Eclipse
Functions reliably as intended
Clear visual indication (ladybird icon) confirms Xdebug is enabled

Cons

Does not work with Firefox API Response Explorer
XDEBUG cookie is not set in some cases causing malfunction

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Is Xdebug-ext Safe?

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

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

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

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Xdebug-ext has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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