macgdbp ☆
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Description:
Live, interactive debugging of your running PHP applications
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.1.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: php debugger xdebug developer-tools macos
Install: brew install --cask macgdbp
About:
MacGDBp is a native macOS GUI client for the Xdebug PHP debugger. It connects to your PHP application to provide step-through debugging, variable inspection, and call stack visualization. This tool offers a streamlined alternative to heavyweight IDEs for quick debugging sessions.
Key Features:
  • Real-time step-through debugging
  • Variable inspection and watch expressions
  • Native macOS user interface
  • Breakpoint management
Use Cases:
  • Debugging PHP scripts from the command line or web requests
  • Inspecting complex data structures and objects during runtime
Alternatives:
  • VS Code with PHP Debug extension – More comprehensive IDE but heavier; MacGDBp is a dedicated, lightweight client
  • PhpStorm – Full-featured IDE with built-in debugging; MacGDBp is simpler and free
Version History
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Mar 26, 2023 5:23pm 2.1.2 0 VERSION_BUMP f421c7c8
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