What was Cloud Debugger?
Cloud Debugger was a Google Cloud service that allowed developers to debug production applications without stopping or restarting them. The service was discontinued in May 2023.
Discontinuation Notice
Cloud Debugger is no longer available. Google discontinued the service in May 2023. Existing integrations no longer work.
Recommended Alternatives
Cloud Logging
For log-based debugging. Structured logs enable detailed analysis of application behavior.
Cloud Trace
For performance debugging and latency analysis in distributed systems.
Cloud Profiler
For CPU and memory analysis in production applications without performance overhead.
Migration
If you were using Cloud Debugger, you should:
- Remove Debugger agents from applications
- Switch to structured logging
- Implement Cloud Trace for request tracing
- Enable Cloud Profiler for performance analysis
Integration with innFactory
As a Google Cloud Partner, innFactory supports you with migration from Cloud Debugger: logging strategy, tracing implementation, and observability setup.
Available Tiers & Options
Standard
- Was free to use
- No app restart needed
- Service discontinued
Typical Use Cases
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Cloud Debugger?
Cloud Debugger was a service for debugging production applications without restart. It was discontinued in May 2023.
What is the replacement for Cloud Debugger?
Google recommends Cloud Logging and Cloud Trace as alternatives. There is no direct 1:1 replacement for snapshot debugging.
Do existing Debugger agents still work?
No, since May 2023 the Debugger agents no longer work. Existing integrations should be removed.
What alternatives exist for production debugging?
Alternatives include Cloud Logging for log-based debugging, Cloud Trace for performance analysis, and Cloud Profiler for CPU and memory analysis.
