# Run with debug robot framework in VS Code **URL:** \ **Category:** Visual Studio Code(ium)\ **Created:** [11 December 2023 12:21 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/run-with-debug-robot-framework-in-vs-code/6555 "2023-12-11T12:21:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![GalManz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d2c977/32.png) [@GalManz](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/GalManz)\ **Post date:** [11 December 2023 12:21 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/run-with-debug-robot-framework-in-vs-code/6555/1 "2023-12-11T12:21:45Z")
Hi, I’m working with VS code version 1.85.0 (user setup) How can I add the ability to debug robot framework tests (that running also python scripts) from VS code. I know that there is an option to display the ‘debug’ line above each test case. How can I add it? I have the ‘robocorp code’ and ‘robot framework language’ extensions in the settings of the ‘robot framework language’ I updated the path of the python in the fields: Robot › Language-server: Python and Robot › Python: Executable and it didn’t help ---
**Author:** ![robinmackaij](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.robotframework.org/robinmackaij/32/126_2.png) [@robinmackaij](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/robinmackaij)\ **Post date:** [11 December 2023 17:58 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/run-with-debug-robot-framework-in-vs-code/6555/2 "2023-12-11T17:58:29Z")
If you use Daniel’s `RobotCode` extension (disable any other language servers for Robot Framework), you can add a debug config from the Debugging tab by choosing “Add configuration” from the dropdown next to `RUN AND DEBUG` at the top of the Debug view. After doing that, you should get green “run” arrows in your test suites and your Testing view should populate with available suites. ---
**Author:** ![GalManz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d2c977/32.png) [@GalManz](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/GalManz)\ **Post date:** [12 December 2023 07:55 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/run-with-debug-robot-framework-in-vs-code/6555/3 "2023-12-12T07:55:12Z")
Thanks, I did it and I have the green run. But if I add a breakpoint in the python file (that the robot test call it) and run the test with debug, the run doesn’t stop where the breakpoint is. ---
**Author:** ![daniel](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.robotframework.org/daniel/32/1492_2.png) [@daniel](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/daniel)\ **Post date:** [12 December 2023 13:28 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/run-with-debug-robot-framework-in-vs-code/6555/4 "2023-12-12T13:28:02Z")
By default debugging python is disabled. Search for the setting `robotcode.debug.attachPython` in the VSCode settings and switch it on. ---
**Author:** ![Weinzierleiner](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.robotframework.org/weinzierleiner/32/4678_2.png) [@Weinzierleiner](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Weinzierleiner)\ **Post date:** [22 November 2024 07:27 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/run-with-debug-robot-framework-in-vs-code/6555/5 "2024-11-22T07:27:12Z")
Hi, I’m experiencing the same problem that debugging a robot test with RobotCode doesn’t stop for a breakpoint within a python file. The setting `robotcode.debug.attachPython` is already configured within my settings.json. I’m using the versions: VSCode: 1.92.2 RobotCode extension: v0.99.0 Python extension: v2024.14.1 RF: 6.1.1 With Robocorp’s RF Language Server the breakpoints have worked well, but I would like to get this working with RobotCode. ---
**Author:** ![CharlieScene](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.robotframework.org/charliescene/32/3484_2.png) [@CharlieScene](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/CharlieScene)\ **Post date:** [22 November 2024 17:09 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/run-with-debug-robot-framework-in-vs-code/6555/6 "2024-11-22T17:09:08Z")
Hi, Don’t know if there were more infos from Daniel somewhere, but I can confirm you it works by setting the launch.json file as below: ![image](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/robotframework1/original/2X/6/6eeee063e199f2a2fc4e5b9a09e96df7cbe5a398.png) In this case the test doesn’t pass over the .py script and enters in it to stop on the setted breakpoint. Regards. Charlie ---
**Author:** ![Weinzierleiner](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.robotframework.org/weinzierleiner/32/4678_2.png) [@Weinzierleiner](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Weinzierleiner)\ **Post date:** [25 November 2024 07:16 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/run-with-debug-robot-framework-in-vs-code/6555/7 "2024-11-25T07:16:30Z")
Thanks for the hint Charlie! Seems like it’s working, but only for custom libraries - not for the Browser or JSONLibrary. ---
**Author:** ![daniel](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.robotframework.org/daniel/32/1492_2.png) [@daniel](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/daniel)\ **Post date:** [26 November 2024 10:41 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/run-with-debug-robot-framework-in-vs-code/6555/8 "2024-11-26T10:41:25Z")
You don’t need the `launch.json` just delete it. Instead of the the `lauch.json` open the VSCode settings, at the top of the setting switch to the “Workspace” (or “Folder” if you have folders there) and search for the following settings: `robotcode.debug.attachPython` switch this on `debugpy.debugJustMyCode` switch this off your `settings.json` of your project should now have to entries like this: ```jsonc { "debugpy.debugJustMyCode": false, "robotcode.debug.attachPython": true } ``` ---
**Author:** ![Weinzierleiner](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.robotframework.org/weinzierleiner/32/4678_2.png) [@Weinzierleiner](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Weinzierleiner)\ **Post date:** [26 November 2024 12:38 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/run-with-debug-robot-framework-in-vs-code/6555/9 "2024-11-26T12:38:05Z")
Setting `debugpy.debugJustMyCode` to `false` resolved my issue - great! Thank you very much, Daniel.