claude-debugs-for-you

Overview

Claude Debugs For You is a TypeScript-based MCP server with a VS Code extension that provides debugging capabilities to language models. It works by integrating with VS Code's debugging framework, allowing LLMs to set breakpoints, evaluate expressions, and step through code execution. The project supports multiple transport protocols (stdio and SSE), making it compatible with various MCP clients like Claude Desktop, Continue, and Cursor.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• debug

  Enable interactive debugging of code in VS Code with breakpoint support and expression evaluation

  Try:Debug this code step by step using breakpoints to find the issueTry:Evaluate this expression in the debugger to see its valueTry:Set a breakpoint at this line and continue execution

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Installation

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "debug": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/mcp-debug.js"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "experimental": {
    "modelContextProtocolServers": [
      {
        "transport": {
          "type": "stdio",
          "command": "node",
          "args": [
            "/path/to/mcp-debug.js"
          ]
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}

FAQ

What languages does this support?

It's language-agnostic, assuming your debugger supports the language and you have a valid launch.json configuration.

Does it work with other LLMs besides Claude?

Yes, it should work with any LLM client that supports MCP protocol, though the demo specifically shows Claude Desktop and Continue.

On Hacker News

Recent discussion from the developer community.

• Show HN: Enable Claude to interactively debug your code▲ 7
  Story by jasonjmcghee · 2025-01-17
• Show HN: Automated Debugger for Any Language (MCP and VS Code)▲ 2
  Story by jasonjmcghee · 2025-03-23
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  Story by jasonjmcghee · 2025-03-24

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