How do I install Xdebug?

Xdebug is a local plugin. Install it using npm package: xdebug-mcp and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

What AI apps work with Xdebug?

Xdebug uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Xdebug MCP Server

by Kpanuragh

AI & MLUse Caution4.2MCP RegistryLocal

Free

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MCP server for PHP Xdebug debugging with breakpoints, stepping, and variable inspection

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MCP server for PHP Xdebug debugging with breakpoints, stepping, and variable inspection

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-kpanuragh-xdebug": {
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "xdebug-mcp"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

Security Report

4.2

Use Caution4.2High Risk

This MCP server provides PHP debugging capabilities through Xdebug's DBGp protocol with proper environment variable configuration for credentials. The server has comprehensive debugging features and reasonable security practices, though it operates with inherently powerful debugging permissions that allow code execution and file access. Supply chain analysis found 7 known vulnerabilities in dependencies (1 critical, 4 high severity). Package verification found 1 issue.

4 files analyzed · 11 issues found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

TCP Network Access

Opens direct network connections, common for database or messaging tools.

network_unix_socket

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

env_vars

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

File System Read

Reads files on your machine. Normal for tools that analyze or process local data.

process_spawn

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

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Xdebug MCP Server

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