---
id: debugpy
version: "1.8.21"
license: MIT
license_treatment: permissive
maintenance: active
---

# debugpy — An implementation of the Debug Adapter Protocol for Python

License: permissive · Maintenance: active · Popularity: top 1,000 on PyPI

## Install

pip install debugpy
uv add debugpy
poetry add debugpy

## Description

# debugpy - a debugger for Python

An implementation of the [Debug Adapter Protocol](https://microsoft.github.io/debug-adapter-protocol/) for Python 3.

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#### Coverage

| OS | Coverage |
|---|---|
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## `debugpy` CLI Usage

For full details, see the [Command Line Reference](https://github.com/microsoft/debugpy/wiki/Command-Line-Reference).

### Debugging a script file
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## AI interpretation — verify before relying

debugpy is a Debug Adapter Protocol implementation for Python that enables remote debugging of Python scripts and modules through standard debugger clients.

Verdict: debugpy is a stable, actively maintained debugger with zero known vulnerabilities, no dependencies, and permissive licensing. It supports Python 3.8–3.14 on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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