{"categories":[{"label":"Utilities","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/utilities/8"}],"enrichment":{"capability":"Provides an interactive debug shell and library keywords for Robot Framework test execution, enabling step-through debugging and REPL-style keyword exploration during test development.","skillfed_tags":["robot-framework","interactive-debugging","test-development"],"use_cases":["Pause test execution mid-run to inspect variable state and test environment interactively.","Explore available Robot Framework keywords and libraries in a live shell without running full test suites.","Debug failing tests by stepping through execution line-by-line and examining intermediate results.","Prototype and validate Robot Framework keywords and library calls before adding them to test files.","Quickly test Selenium or other library operations in an interactive shell without writing full test cases."],"what_it_does":"DebugLibrary is a debug library for Robot Framework that adds interactive debugging capabilities to test execution. It provides two main modes: embedding Debug or Debug If keywords in test files to pause execution and drop into an interactive shell, or running the standalone rfdebug command to use Robot Framework as an interactive REPL. The library depends on prompt-toolkit for terminal interaction and Robot Framework itself.\n\nThe interactive shell supports keyword auto-completion, command history (saved to ~/.rfdebug_history), and step-through debugging similar to pdb\u2014allowing developers to trace test execution line-by-line, inspect variables, and execute Robot Framework keywords on demand. It's useful during test development and troubleshooting, though step debugging does not currently support FOR loops.","worth_installing":"Yes, if you actively develop Robot Framework tests and value interactive debugging during development. The low install friction and permissive license make it a safe addition. However, the dormant maintenance status (945+ days since last release) means it is not receiving active updates; verify compatibility with your current Robot Framework and Python versions before relying on it for new projects. Suitable for established workflows; less ideal if you need ongoing support or compatibility updates."},"id":"robotframework-debuglibrary","links":{"html":"https://skillfed.io/packages/robotframework-debuglibrary","md":"https://skillfed.io/packages/robotframework-debuglibrary.md","pypi":"https://pypi.org/project/robotframework-debuglibrary/"},"maintenance":{"status":"dormant"},"meta":{"latest_release":"2024-01-12","license_spdx":null,"license_treatment":"permissive","name":"robotframework-debuglibrary","python_support":"unspecified","summary":"RobotFramework debug library and an interactive shell"},"popularity":{"monthly_downloads":163051,"position":10578,"tier":"top_15000"},"security":{"n_vulnerabilities":0},"version":"2.5.0"}