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?
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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
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Pros
- Installs cleanly
- Easy to use
- Reliable
Cons
- Not showing in toolbar
- Shortcuts not working
- No longer actively maintained
Most mentioned
- Not showing in toolbar
- Shortcuts not working
- No longer actively maintained
- Works well with Netbeans and PHPStorm
- Difficult to configure in new versions of Firefox
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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.