jasonjmcghee/claude-debugs-for-you

Overview

Enables LLMs like Claude to debug code interactively in any programming language. Works through the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and a VS Code extension. The LLM can step through code, inspect variables, and fix issues.

Best for

Best for
Developers who want an interactive LLM debugging assistant within VS Code

Use cases

• Debugging a failing test case
• Finding root cause of runtime errors
• Stepping through unfamiliar code with LLM assistance

Notes

Enables LLMs like Claude to debug code interactively in any programming language. Works through the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and a VS Code extension. The LLM can step through code, inspect variables, and fix issues.

510 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2025-12-20. Licensed MIT.

Use cases

• Debugging a failing test case
• Finding root cause of runtime errors
• Stepping through unfamiliar code with LLM assistance

Pros

• Works with multiple LLMs (Claude, etc.)
• Supports debugging in any language
• Open source with active community (510 stars)

Cons

• Requires VS Code and MCP setup
• Interactive debugging may be slower than automated analysis
• Depends on LLM’s ability to understand code context

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