mcp-debugger
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What you can do with mcp-debugger
mcp-debugger is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by debugmcp. It ranks #1,192 of 154,757 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 179 GitHub stars. mcp-debugger is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 1 tracked version. It was first listed on Dec 29, 2025 and most recently updated on Sep 30, 2026.
Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.
What mcp-debugger can and cannot do
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What you need before using mcp-debugger
The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install — the repository README is the authority.
Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 21, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
No runtime, credential or payment requirements are recorded for this server beyond the declaration above.
Connect mcp-debugger and confirm it works
claude mcp add mcp-debugger -- npx -y @debugmcp/mcp-debugger stdioclaude mcp add mcp-debugger -- docker run -i --rm --mount "type=bind,src={workspace_path},dst=/workspace" docker.io/debugmcp/mcp-debugger:0.25.1 stdio[mcp_servers.mcp-debugger]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@debugmcp/mcp-debugger", "stdio"]Add to ~/.codex/config.toml.
[mcp_servers.mcp-debugger]
command = "docker"
args = ["run", "-i", "--rm", "--mount", "type=bind,src={workspace_path},dst=/workspace", "docker.io/debugmcp/mcp-debugger:0.25.1", "stdio"]Add to ~/.codex/config.toml.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-debugger": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@debugmcp/mcp-debugger",
"stdio"
]
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config).
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-debugger": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"--mount",
"type=bind,src={workspace_path},dst=/workspace",
"docker.io/debugmcp/mcp-debugger:0.25.1",
"stdio"
]
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config).
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-debugger": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@debugmcp/mcp-debugger",
"stdio"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project).
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-debugger": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"--mount",
"type=bind,src={workspace_path},dst=/workspace",
"docker.io/debugmcp/mcp-debugger:0.25.1",
"stdio"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project).
{
"servers": {
"mcp-debugger": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@debugmcp/mcp-debugger",
"stdio"
]
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
{
"servers": {
"mcp-debugger": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"--mount",
"type=bind,src={workspace_path},dst=/workspace",
"docker.io/debugmcp/mcp-debugger:0.25.1",
"stdio"
]
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-debugger": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@debugmcp/mcp-debugger",
"stdio"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-debugger": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"--mount",
"type=bind,src={workspace_path},dst=/workspace",
"docker.io/debugmcp/mcp-debugger:0.25.1",
"stdio"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-debugger": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@debugmcp/mcp-debugger",
"stdio"
]
}
}
}{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-debugger": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"--mount",
"type=bind,src={workspace_path},dst=/workspace",
"docker.io/debugmcp/mcp-debugger:0.25.1",
"stdio"
]
}
}
}After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.
What changed, and when this was checked
- First listed
- Dec 29, 2025
- Latest version published
- Sep 30, 2026
- Version history
- 1 version tracked (below)
- Requirements evidence
- Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 21, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
- Profile checked
- Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
- Ranking data as of
- Oct 21, 2026
- Glama ↗listed since Apr 26, 2026 · still listed
- Official MCP ↗listed since Oct 1, 2026 · still listed
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Available versions (1)
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
| 0.25.1 | Sep 30, 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Who maintains mcp-debugger?
- mcp-debugger is maintained by debugmcp, which publishes 1 MCP server (1 total version) tracked on MCP Toplist.
- Is mcp-debugger listed on the Official MCP Registry?
- Yes — mcp-debugger is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
- How many versions does mcp-debugger have?
- MCP Toplist tracks 1 version of mcp-debugger, most recently published on Sep 30, 2026.
- Where can I find the source code for mcp-debugger?
- The source code for mcp-debugger is hosted at github.com/debugmcp/mcp-debugger.
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