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Debugger MCP Server (JetBrains)

Developers who want an AI assistant to run a debugging session in their JetBrains IDE and report what it finds.

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claude mcp add --transport http intellij-debugger http://127.0.0.1:29190/debugger-mcp/streamable-http
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What it does

A JetBrains IDE plugin that runs an MCP server so an AI coding assistant can control the debugger. The assistant can set breakpoints, step through code, inspect variables and evaluate expressions. It is verified on IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm and GoLand.

Use cases

  1. 01Set breakpoints and step through a failing function
  2. 02Inspect variable values at a given point
  3. 03Evaluate an expression while the program is paused

Questions about
Debugger MCP Server (JetBrains).

What is Debugger MCP Server (JetBrains) used for?

Developers who want an AI assistant to run a debugging session in their JetBrains IDE and report what it finds. A JetBrains IDE plugin that runs an MCP server so an AI coding assistant can control the debugger. The assistant can set breakpoints, step through code, inspect variables and evaluate expressions. It is verified on IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm and GoLand.

How do I install Debugger MCP Server (JetBrains)?

Run this in your terminal: claude mcp add --transport http intellij-debugger http://127.0.0.1:29190/debugger-mcp/streamable-http

Is Debugger MCP Server (JetBrains) open source?

Yes. The code is on GitHub (hechtcarmel/jetbrains-debugger-mcp-plugin) under the MIT licence.

Is Debugger MCP Server (JetBrains) safe to use?

It passed our automatic scan for credential theft, hidden instructions and risky install commands. Third party open source software. Sabemos AI does not maintain it. Check the code and permissions before you connect it to company data.