---
name: "debugger"
section: "3erl"
platform: "linux"
package: "erlang-manpages"
version: "1:25.2.3+dfsg-1+deb12u4"
release: "Debian 12 (Bookworm)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/debugger"
---

# debugger(3erl)

Erlang Debugger.

## NAME

debugger - Erlang Debugger.

## DESCRIPTION

Erlang Debugger for debugging and testing of Erlang programs.

## EXPORTS

**start()**\
 **start(File)**\
 **start(Mode)**\
 **start(Mode, File)**\

Types:

Mode = local \| global\
 File = string()\

Starts Debugger.

If a filename is specified as argument, Debugger tries to load its settings from this file. For details about settings, see the User's Guide.

If *local* is specified as argument, Debugger interprets code only at the current node. If *global* is specified as argument, Debugger interprets code at all known nodes, this is the default.

**quick(Module, Name, Args)**\

Types:

Module = Name = atom()\
 Args = \[term()\]\

Debugs a single process. The module *Module* is interpreted and *apply(Module,Name,Args)* is called. This opens an Attach Process window. For details, see the User's Guide.