Who is gnu-debugger for?

gnu-debugger is an open-source project built for embedded software developers.

Is gnu-debugger free?

Yes — gnu-debugger is free to use.

What platforms does gnu-debugger run on?

gnu-debugger runs on the web, Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Is gnu-debugger still active?

Unverified. gnu-debugger has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What projects are similar to gnu-debugger?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include edb-debugger, debug-graph, and C/C++ Debug.

Who develops gnu-debugger?

gnu-debugger is developed by metalcode-eu.

When did gnu-debugger launch?

gnu-debugger first shipped in 2018.

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gnu-debugger

Name: gnu-debugger
Author: metalcode-eu

visualstudio.comDebugging & profiling

This VS Code extension integrates J-Link hardware debugging with GNU debugger tools. It supports embedded developers who need to set breakpoints, inspect variables, and debug firmware from within Visual Studio Code.

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Overview

5 features

gnu-debugger is a Debugging & profiling project. It provides VS Code users with an integrated workflow for debugging programs using J-Link and GNU debugger tools. It is built as an open-source project for embedded software developers. gnu-debugger costs nothing to use. gnu-debugger is available on the web, Windows, macOS, and Linux.

metalcode-eu builds and maintains gnu-debugger, and it first shipped in 2018. Among its 5 catalogued features are J-Link debugging, GNU debugger integration, and breakpoint debugging.

J-Link debugging
GNU debugger integration
Breakpoint debugging
Variable inspection
Call stack viewing

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vscode

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Frequently asked questions about gnu-debugger

What is gnu-debugger?: Gnu-debugger provides VS Code users with an integrated workflow for debugging programs using J-Link and GNU debugger tools. It is catalogued under Debugging & profiling on PulseGate.
Who is gnu-debugger for?: gnu-debugger is an open-source project built for embedded software developers.
Is gnu-debugger free?: Yes — gnu-debugger is free to use.
What platforms does gnu-debugger run on?: gnu-debugger runs on the web, Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Is gnu-debugger still active?: Unverified. gnu-debugger has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What projects are similar to gnu-debugger?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include edb-debugger, debug-graph, and C/C++ Debug.edb-debugger debug-graph C/C++ Debug
Who develops gnu-debugger?: gnu-debugger is developed by metalcode-eu.
When did gnu-debugger launch?: gnu-debugger first shipped in 2018.

At a glance

Platforms: Web
Languages: English
First seen: 27 Aug 2026
Built for: embedded software developers
Model: Open source
Solves: Provides VS Code users with an integrated workflow for debugging programs using J-Link and GNU debugger tools.

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VS Code Marketplace: metalcode-eu.gnu-debugger

Developer

metalcode-eu

Index record

Identity confidence: High · 90
Indexed: 27 Aug 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Aug 2026
Last seen: 27 Aug 2026

Identity audit (12)

Slug: gnu-debugger-visualstudio-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 27 Aug 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 27 Aug 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 27 Aug 2026
Canonical URL: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=metalcode-eu.gnu-debugger

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