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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

No Xdebug required. Pure PHP implementation.

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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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