# VSCode Debugger

> Use this tool when you need to interactively debug code and evaluate expressions with AI assistance. It solves problems such as troubleshooting complex code issues and understanding program flow by allowing AI models to set breakpoints, step through code, and inspect variables in real-time. The VSCode Debugger integrates with VS Code's debugging capabilities, accepting code and launch configurations as input and providing real-time debugging insights as output.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/jasonjmcghee-claude-debugger  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/jasonjmcghee-claude-debugger

## Description

This MCP server and VS Code extension, created by Jason McGhee during a 2-hour hackathon, enables AI models like Claude to interactively debug code and evaluate expressions. Built as a language-agnostic tool, it integrates with VS Code's debugging capabilities and launch configurations. The implementation allows AI assistants to set breakpoints, step through code, and inspect variables in real-time, providing a unique approach to AI-assisted debugging. It's particularly useful for developers seeking AI guidance in troubleshooting complex code issues, understanding program flow, or learning debugging techniques, without requiring the AI to have direct access to the development environment.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.50
- **Verification tier:** unverified

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** other
- **Updated:** 2026-04-25

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/jasonjmcghee-claude-debugger)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/jasonjmcghee/claude-debugs-for-you>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "jasonjmcghee-claude-debugger"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/jasonjmcghee-claude-debugger` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/jasonjmcghee-claude-debugger/pull`

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