Merlin
Xdebug Helper for Firefox

Xdebug Helper for Firefox

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.

What is Xdebug Helper for Firefox?
'Xdebug Helper for Firefox' is an extension geared toward PHP developers. It integrates with PHP tools with Xdebug support like PHPStorm, Eclipse with PDT, Netbeans, and MacGDBp. Also compatible with Xdebug profiling tools like KCacheGrind, WinCacheGrind or Webgrind. It simplifies toggling debug status and can be configured for visibility on selected pages only.
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Merlin
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Rating: 4.12 (68)
Version: 1.0.10 (Last updated: 2023-07-25)
Creation date: 2017-08-19
Weekly download count: 341
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • *://*/*
Size: 360.87K
URLs: Website
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Merlin
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Easy debugging, profiling and tracing extension for Xdebug

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.

To toggle debug status: Alt + Shift +X

User reviews
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Pros
  • Installs cleanly
  • Easy to use
  • Runs reliably
  • Helpful for debugging
  • Works well with NetBeans and XDebug
Cons
  • Does not work for a long time
  • Cannot pin onto the toolbar
  • Shortcut key is not responding
  • Not showing up in toolbar
  • Not working with latest versions of Firefox
  • Not actively maintained
  • Shortcuts don't work
  • Cannot add it to toolbar
Most mentioned
  • Does not work for a long time
  • Cannot pin onto the toolbar
  • Not showing up in toolbar
  • Not working with latest versions of Firefox
  • Not actively maintained
  • Shortcuts don't work
  • Cannot add it to toolbar
Recent reviews
by 天灭中共退党团队保平安, 2023-04-06
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Safety
Risk impact

Xdebug Helper for Firefox 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 add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Xdebug Helper for Firefox if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Xdebug Helper for Firefox has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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