vadimcn/codelldb

A VSCode debugger extension for native code, powered by LLDB.

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Summary Information

Updated 3 hours ago
Type:Plugin / ExtensionCategory(s):Debugging & ProfilingEditors & IDEsDeveloper Tools
Added to GitGenius on September 21st, 2026
Created on January 11th, 2016
Open Issues & Pull Requests: 172 (+0)
GitHub issues: Enabled
Number of forks: 305
Total Stargazers: 3,308 (+0)
Total Subscribers: 28 (+0)

Repository Insights (GitGenius)

Median issue/PR response: 2.9 days
Mean response time: 46.9 days
90th percentile: 184.1 days
Tracked items: 229

How this project is maintained

Roughly one issue in five opened in the past year never receives a reply. 99% of open issues come from outside the core team, so the backlog reflects real-world use rather than internal planning. Work labelled "Not a bug" is answered fastest, typically in about 25 hours, while "enhancement" waits about 3 weeks. Only 55% of issues opened in the past year have been closed. Three people close 82% of everything that gets resolved.

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Issue Activity (beta)

Open issues: 69
New in 7 days: 1
Closed in 7 days: 0
Avg open age: 702 days
Stale 30+ days: 60
Stale 90+ days: 51

Recent activity

Opened in 7 days: 0
Closed in 7 days: 0
Comments in 7 days: 0
Events in 7 days: 0

Top labels

  • enhancement (47)
  • cause:LLDB (18)
  • Not a bug (16)
  • area:Crash (11)
  • cause:CodeLLDB (10)
  • need more info (9)
  • not actionable (5)
  • area:Formatters (4)

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Detailed Description

CodeLLDB is a VSCode debugger extension that enables debugging of native code through LLDB integration.

The extension solves the problem of debugging compiled languages within VSCode by wrapping LLDB, the low-level debugger that ships with Clang and is the standard debugger on macOS. Rather than requiring developers to switch to separate debugging tools or command-line interfaces, CodeLLDB brings full debugging capabilities directly into the editor, allowing inspection of variables, stepping through code, setting breakpoints, and examining the call stack without leaving VSCode.

Developers working with C, C++, Rust, or other languages that compile to native code should consider this extension if they want a unified debugging experience within VSCode. It is particularly suited for projects targeting platforms where LLDB is available, including macOS, Linux, and Windows. The extension is especially valuable for Rust developers using VSCode, as it provides native debugging support that integrates seamlessly with the editor's interface and existing workflows.

The project shows consistent maintenance with regular updates addressing bugs and adding features. Development activity demonstrates responsiveness to user-reported issues and pull requests. The codebase is actively refined with improvements to the debugging experience and compatibility across supported platforms.