Xdebug-ext

Adds a simple button to inject a Xdebug cookie. Compatible with Firefox 57+ (Quantum). It is a port of "The easiest Xdebug" Addon by Nikita Nikitin, which is not compatible with WebExtensions.

Xdebug-ext: Effortless Debugging Tool for Firefox

Xdebug-ext is a Firefox add-on designed to streamline the debugging process. It injects an Xdebug cookie, allowing users to easily select which tabs to debug. It is a port of 'The easiest Xdebug' by Nikita Nikitin, modified for compatibility with Firefox 57+ (Quantum). The default IDE key is PHPSTORM. Ideal for those seeking a user-friendly solution to enhance their debugging efforts.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Daily users: 2,707
5
Rating: 4.77
(22)
Version: 1.3 (Last updated: 2021-01-22)
Version code: 5169096
Creation date: 2017-11-18
Weekly download count: 81
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • storage
Size: 93.95K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

User reviews

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Pros
  • Easy to use
  • Works well with various IDEs like NetBeans and PhpStorm
  • Quick and easy installation
  • Visible icon makes it easy to see when Xdebug is enabled
Cons
  • Doesn't work with Firefox API response explorer
  • Issues with cookie XDEBUG not being set
Most mentioned
  • Easy to use
  • Works with different IDEs
  • Quick installation
User reviews
by Borodin, 2023-07-15
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Add-on safety

Risk impact
High risk impact

Xdebug-ext requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood
Low risk likelihood

Xdebug-ext has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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