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
Weekly download count: 49
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- <all_urls>
- tabs
- activeTab
- storage
Size: 93.95K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
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
Add-on safety
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
Xdebug-ext has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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