Docker Toolbox: Xdebug for Atom (deprecated)

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Docker Toolbox: Xdebug for Atom (deprecated)

Docker Toolbox was deprecated by Docker in 2020 and removed from active support. It should not be used for a new Devilbox or Xdebug debugging setup in 2026.

Atom is also deprecated because GitHub sunset the editor in December 2022. Do not combine two unsupported tools for new PHP debugging work.

Use a supported host setup

Install a current Docker runtime for your host operating system and then follow the matching maintained Xdebug guide:

• Linux: PhpStorm, Visual Studio Code, or Sublime Text
• macOS: PhpStorm, Visual Studio Code, or Sublime Text
• Windows: PhpStorm, Visual Studio Code, or Sublime Text

Why this page is not modernized

The old workflow depended on a VirtualBox machine IP and outdated editor packages. Current Devilbox documentation targets Docker Desktop on macOS and Windows, or Docker Engine on Linux.

Tip

If you are migrating an existing project, keep your project files and move only the Docker runtime plus editor debug configuration to one of the supported guides above.

Caution

Do not copy old Docker Toolbox instructions into a current Devilbox environment. Use the supported host-specific pages instead.