Can I use this with existing VSCode configurations?

Yes, the setup-vscode.py script is designed to merge with your existing configurations rather than overwriting them, preserving your personal settings.

What are the prerequisites for using this skill?

You need VSCode with the Python extension installed, Unreal Engine 5, and the 'debugpy' package installed within the Unreal Engine's internal Python environment.

Does this support debugging while the editor is running?

Yes, this skill is specifically designed to attach the VSCode debugger to a running Unreal Engine 5 editor instance via a remote debug server.

How does it handle path mappings between VSCode and UE5?

The skill automatically configures path mappings in launch.json to ensure that your local source code aligns with the execution path inside the engine, allowing breakpoints to hit correctly.

UE5 VSCode Debugger

Name: UE5 VSCode Debugger
Author: chengdagong

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Game Development

Configures VSCode for seamless Python debugging within the Unreal Engine 5 editor using debugpy.

About

This skill bridges the gap between VSCode and Unreal Engine 5 by automating the setup of specialized debugging environments. It generates necessary VSCode launch and task configurations that allow developers to use the F5 debugging workflow directly on Python scripts running inside the UE5 editor. By integrating debugpy, it enables essential features like breakpoints, step-through execution, and variable inspection, making it an indispensable tool for technical artists and editor automation developers working within the Unreal ecosystem.

Key Features

Automated generation of .vscode/launch.json and tasks.json configurations
0 GitHub stars
Interactive breakpoint support and real-time variable inspection
Specialized scripts for starting debug servers and executing remote code
Remote Python debugging via debugpy integration for the UE5 editor
Auto-detection of UE5 projects using environment variables

Use Cases

Debugging complex editor automation and asset processing scripts in real-time
Inspecting internal Unreal Engine asset states during Python script execution
Setting up a new Unreal Engine project with a professional VSCode debugging workflow

About

Key Features

Automated generation of .vscode/launch.json and tasks.json configurations
0 GitHub stars
Interactive breakpoint support and real-time variable inspection
Specialized scripts for starting debug servers and executing remote code
Remote Python debugging via debugpy integration for the UE5 editor
Auto-detection of UE5 projects using environment variables

Use Cases

Debugging complex editor automation and asset processing scripts in real-time
Inspecting internal Unreal Engine asset states during Python script execution
Setting up a new Unreal Engine project with a professional VSCode debugging workflow