Dotnet Windbg Debugging
Debug .NET applications using Windbg commands and analyze crash dumps for root cause analysis.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add dotnet-windbg-debugging npx -- -y @trustedskills/dotnet-windbg-debugging
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"dotnet-windbg-debugging": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/dotnet-windbg-debugging"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill enables debugging .NET applications using the Windbg debugger. It allows for inspecting memory, setting breakpoints, and stepping through code to identify and resolve issues within a running .NET process. The agent can analyze crash dumps and provide insights into the root cause of errors.
When to use it
- Troubleshooting application crashes: Investigate unexpected program terminations by analyzing core dump files.
- Debugging performance bottlenecks: Identify slow sections of code through profiling and breakpoint analysis.
- Analyzing memory leaks: Track memory allocation patterns and pinpoint potential memory leak sources within the .NET application.
- Understanding complex logic: Step through intricate code paths to understand how a specific feature or algorithm functions.
Key capabilities
- Crash dump analysis
- Breakpoint setting
- Memory inspection
- Code stepping
- Profiling
Example prompts
- "Analyze this crash dump and tell me the call stack."
- "Set a breakpoint at line 123 of
MyClass.cs." - "Show me the value of variable 'x' in the current scope."
Tips & gotchas
- Requires familiarity with .NET development and debugging concepts.
- Windbg can be complex; understanding its commands and interface is crucial for effective use.
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