MacGDBp for Mac

Fast PHP debugging for macOS

MacGDBp is a free debugging utility built for PHP developers on macOS. It provides an interactive, live debugging experience so you can observe and control script execution as it runs. The interface makes it straightforward to set breakpoints, examine variables, and step through code to quickly locate and fix defects.

Core features and capabilities

• Step through code and place breakpoints to follow execution flow precisely.
• Native support for Xdebug to connect with common PHP debugging backends.
• Integration with a range of popular IDEs and editors for a smoother development setup.
• Extensive configuration options to tailor the debugger behavior to your workflow.
• Real-time variable inspection and execution control to diagnose problems as they occur.

How it helps your development process

By providing immediate insight into what your application is doing, MacGDBp reduces the time spent guessing at the cause of bugs. The combination of breakpoints, live inspection, and stepwise execution helps you reproduce issues and verify fixes faster, improving overall productivity and reducing development friction.

A free alternative to consider

• Light Table — a free editor that emphasizes immediate feedback and inline evaluation; it can serve as an alternative environment for live code inspection and quick experimentation.