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{•} v1.3.0

Zero-overhead debugging for PHP

A lightweight, powerful debugger that doesn't slow you down.

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⭐ 1.4k+ stars⚖️ MIT License🐘 PHP 7.4+
A PHP Debugger session paused on a breakpoint in an IDEA PHP Debugger session paused on a breakpoint in an IDE

Fast & Lightweight

Built for speed with zero performance overhead.

Powerful Features

Breakpoints, watches, step debugging, and more.

IDE Integration

Works seamlessly with your favorite IDE.

Zero Dependencies

A single Zend extension. Nothing else to install.

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Quick Start

Get up and running in seconds.

# php.ini
zend_extension=php_debugger

# Run your script
XDEBUG_TRIGGER=1 php your-script.php
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Key Features

  • ✓Interactive CLI debugger
  • ✓Breakpoints & conditional breakpoints
  • ✓Step over, into, and out
  • ✓Inspect variables and expressions
  • ✓Exception handling
  • ✓Logging and error handling
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IDE Support

Seamless integration with popular IDEs.

  • PhpStorm
  • VS Code
  • Neovim
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