Vector35 / Vector35/debugger

Support stopping LLDB from "installing" the main executable every time it launches a target during remote debugging

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enhancement Impact: Medium LLDB Adapter remote debugging
Dominant language
C++
Stars
331
Forks
33
PR merge metrics
No merged PRs in 30d

Description

settings set target.auto-install-main-executable false can prevent LLDB from copying the file to the remote system every time it launches the target

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Research direction

Start by tracing the remote debugging target-launch path and where LLDB's target.auto-install-main-executable setting is handled. Done means launching a target remotely no longer copies the main executable when that setting is false; the payload names no specific files or tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
devtools, reverse-engineering
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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