Docker Toolbox: Xdebug for Visual Studio Code (deprecated)

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Docker Toolbox: Xdebug for Visual Studio Code (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.

This page is intentionally not updated for current Visual Studio Code because the underlying Docker runtime is obsolete.

Use a supported host setup

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

• Linux: Docker on Linux: Xdebug for Visual Studio Code
• macOS: Docker on MacOS: Xdebug for Visual Studio Code
• Windows: Docker on Windows: Xdebug for Visual Studio Code

Why this page is not modernized

The old workflow depended on a VirtualBox machine IP and legacy Docker Machine networking. Current Devilbox documentation targets Docker Desktop on macOS and Windows, or Docker Engine on Linux.

Tip

After moving to a supported Docker runtime, use Visual Studio Code with the xdebug.php-debug extension and map /shared/httpd to your local project directory.

Caution

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