Browser debugging extensions
In order to start debugging, you first need to activate the debugger engine on the server. To do this, you need to set a special GET/POST or COOKIE parameter (see the Xdebug and Zend Debugger official documentation for details). While you can do it manually, it is more convenient to use a browser extension, which lets you enable the debugger with a single click.
The following table lists the available debugging extensions.
Chrome | Firefox | Internet Explorer | Microsoft Edge | Safari | Opera | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Xdebug | ||||||
Zend Debugger | Z-Ray for Zend Server version 7 or later. PhpStorm bookmarklets generator otherwise. | |||||
Install the PHP plugin
This functionality relies on the PHP plugin that should be installed and enabled in your IDE.
The plugin is available only in IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate.
Press Ctrl+Alt+S to open the IDE settings and select .
Switch to the Marketplace tab and use the search field to find the PHP plugin.
Click Install and restart the IDE if prompted.
Configure Xdebug Helper for Chrome
Install the Xdebug helper extension for Chrome from the Chrome Web Store.
In IntelliJ IDEA, enable listening to incoming debug connections by either clicking
on the toolbar or selecting Initiate connection from the browser side. Click the Xdebug Helper icon on the browser toolbar to initiate a debugging, profiling or tracing session:
As a rule, no further configuration is required. If necessary, you can explore additional settings by right-clicking the Xdebug Helper icon and choosing Options from the context menu.
Configure Zend Debugger Toolbar for Firefox
Install Zend Debugger Toolbar.
In IntelliJ IDEA, enable listening to incoming debug connections by either clicking
on the toolbar or selecting In the browser, click the Zend Debugger icon on the toolbar and select Settings. Make sure that Autodetect is selected, and the Broadcasting port value matches the value set for Settings broadcasting port on the Languages & Frameworks | PHP | Debug page of the IDE settings Ctrl+Alt+S.
Initiate connection from the browser side. Click the Zend Debugger icon on the browser toolbar to initiate a debugging or profiling session:
