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.

Add-on stats

Rating: 4.14 (70)
Version: 1.0.10 (Last updated: 2023-07-25)
Creation date: 2017-08-19
Weekly download count: 313
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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Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

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 when used with other development tools
Cons
  • Not working in recent Firefox versions
  • Cannot pin to the toolbar
  • Shortcut keys are not responding
  • No longer actively maintained
  • Lacks configuration options
Most mentioned
  • Does not show in toolbar
  • Not working with latest Firefox versions
  • Issues with functionality
Recent reviews
by Seän D. Shepherd, 2024-10-03

by hannenz, 2024-05-06
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Xdebug Helper for Firefox requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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