flake8-debugger
ipdb/pdb statement checker plugin for flake8
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you are already using flake8 and need to prevent debugger statements in your codebase. The plugin is lightweight and adds minimal friction. However, be aware that the project is abandoned and may not be maintained for compatibility with future flake8 versions—verify it works with your current flake8 version before relying on it in production workflows.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires flake8 to be installed; the plugin integrates as a flake8 extension and does not work standalone.
- Low install friction with just two runtime dependencies (flake8 and pycodestyle).
- However, the package is abandoned—last release was 2022-04-30.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT (permissive) — MIT license is permissive, allowing use in both open-source and commercial projects with minimal restrictions.
last release 2022-04-30 (1567 days) · last repo commit 2022-04-30 · 43 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 338,220 downloads/mo, #7,435 on PyPI
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Verify before relying
pip install flake8-debugger
Then run flake8 on your code:
flake8 your_file.py
The plugin automatically detects pdb, ipdb, pudb, breakpoint, and IPython.terminal.embed statements.- Whether the plugin remains compatible with recent flake8 versions given the time since last release.
- Current error codes and messages the plugin emits for different debugger types.
What it is and what it does
flake8-debugger is a linting plugin that integrates with flake8 to catch debugger statements accidentally left in code. It detects imports and calls to pdb, ipdb, pudb, the breakpoint() builtin, and IPython's InteractiveShellEmbed, flagging them as code-quality issues during static analysis.
The plugin works by parsing Python's abstract syntax tree to identify these debugging tools. Once installed alongside flake8, it runs automatically as part of your linting workflow without requiring separate configuration. It's designed for developers who want to prevent debug code from reaching production or being committed to version control.
Use it for
- Catch pdb or ipdb breakpoints left in code before committing to version control.
- Enforce team code-quality standards by failing CI builds when debugger statements are detected.
- Detect IPython interactive shells embedded in production code.
- Identify pudb or breakpoint() calls that were meant to be temporary during development.
Worth the install?
AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page. Verify before relying on it.
Yes, if you are already using flake8 and need to prevent debugger statements in your codebase.
The plugin is lightweight and adds minimal friction. However, be aware that the project is abandoned and may not be maintained for compatibility with future flake8 versions—verify it works with your current flake8 version before relying on it in production workflows.
Install
flake8-debugger on PyPI
Before you install
Low install friction with just two runtime dependencies (flake8 and pycodestyle). However, the package is abandoned—last release was 2022-04-30. No active maintenance means bug fixes or compatibility updates are unlikely.
Requires flake8 to be installed; the plugin integrates as a flake8 extension and does not work standalone.
License in practice
MIT license is permissive, allowing use in both open-source and commercial projects with minimal restrictions.
Quickstart
pip install flake8-debugger
Then run flake8 on your code:
flake8 your_file.py
The plugin automatically detects pdb, ipdb, pudb, breakpoint, and IPython.terminal.embed statements.Verify before relying
- Whether the plugin remains compatible with recent flake8 versions given the time since last release.
- Current error codes and messages the plugin emits for different debugger types.
Package facts
| License | MIT permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.7 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 2 packagesflake8pycodestyle |
| Maintenance | Abandoned 1,567 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 338,220 / month, #7,435 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 3 - AlphaEnvironment :: ConsoleFramework :: Flake8Intended Audience :: DevelopersLicense :: OSI Approved :: MIT LicenseOperating System :: OS IndependentProgramming Language :: PythonProgramming Language :: Python :: 2Programming Language :: Python :: 3Programming Language :: Python :: 3.7Programming Language :: Python :: 3.8Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9Topic :: Software Development :: Libraries :: Python ModulesTopic :: Software Development :: Quality Assurance |
Evidence: flake8_debugger-4.1.2-py3-none-any.whl
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