Automattic / Automattic/studio

Feature Request: Make XDebug activation more discoverable

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Dominant language
TypeScript
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Description

Based on [this user's feedback](https://x.com/davidperezmk/status/2075101903478743227)

### What

Surface the XDebug toggle in a more prominent and intuitive location in the UI.

### Why

XDebug is currently hidden inside Site Settings, making it hard to find. It's a powerful and frequently used developer feature that shouldn't require digging through settings. Users report it's "not intuitive" to locate.

### How

_No response_

Contributor guide

Open the contributing guide

Research direction

Start by tracing the existing XDebug toggle in Site Settings and the surrounding UI entry points. Move or surface it in a more prominent, intuitive location, and consider the work done when users can find the XDebug activation without digging through Site Settings.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
desktop, devtools, frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
58/100

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