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debugging-tauri-apps

Configures debugging workflows for Tauri v2 applications across VS Code, RustRover, and Neovim.

Updated Jun 7, 2026
Search Tags:#vscode#debugging#devtools#rust#neovim#tauri#lldb
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Skill: debugging-tauri-apps
Source: https://github.com/dt418/better-shot-x/tree/main/.agents/skills/debugging-tauri-apps
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dt418/better-shot-x --skill debugging-tauri-apps-dt418

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Debugging Tauri v2 applications is difficult because the app spans a Rust backend and a WebView frontend, and standard IDE debuggers bypass the Tauri CLI, breaking dev server startup and breakpoint attachment. This Skill provides working configurations and workflows for each major editor. ## Core Features & Use Cases - IDE Debug Configurations: Ready-to-use launch.json, tasks.json, and Run Configuration setups for VS Code (LLDB/cppvsdbg), RustRover/IntelliJ, and Neovim (nvim-dap + codelldb). - WebView and Console Debugging: Instructions for opening WebView DevTools programmatically, enabling Rust backtraces, and using conditional compilation (cfg(dev), debug_assertions) to separate debug from production code. - CrabNebula DevTools Integration: Setup of tauri-plugin-devtools for real-time log inspection, IPC command timing, and event analysis. - Use Case: Your breakpoints in Rust code are never hit when running tauri dev from VS Code. This Skill explains that you must build with --no-default-features and configure a preLaunchTask to start the frontend dev server before the debugger attaches. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to set up a VS Code debug configuration for your Tauri v2 app so breakpoints in Rust code are hit during development.

Frequently Asked Questions about debugging-tauri-apps

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I debug a Tauri app in VS Code?▼

Install the vscode-lldb extension and create a launch.json configuration that builds via cargo with --no-default-features. Add a preLaunchTask in tasks.json to start the frontend dev server, then press F5 to attach the debugger to Rust breakpoints.

Why are my breakpoints not hit when debugging Tauri?▼

Breakpoints are missed when the app is built without the --no-default-features flag, which makes Tauri load bundled assets instead of the dev server. Also ensure the frontend dev server is running before the Tauri app starts.

How do I open WebView DevTools in a Tauri app?▼

Right-click and select Inspect Element, or press Ctrl+Shift+i on Linux/Windows and Cmd+Option+i on macOS. You can also call window.open_devtools() programmatically inside a debug_assertions block during setup.

Can I debug Tauri apps in Neovim?▼

Yes, using nvim-dap with the codelldb adapter, plus nvim-dap-ui for the debugger interface. Configure a launch configuration pointing to the compiled binary in target/debug and start the dev server separately via overseer.nvim.

Does enabling devtools in production Tauri builds have risks?▼

Yes, enabling the devtools feature in production uses private macOS APIs that prevent App Store acceptance. Prefer tauri build --debug for testing instead of permanently enabling the feature flag.

What is CrabNebula DevTools for Tauri?▼

CrabNebula DevTools is a plugin (tauri-plugin-devtools) that provides real-time instrumentation for Tauri apps, including log inspection, IPC command timing, and event payload analysis through a web-based interface during tauri dev.

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