matlab-debugging
Diagnose MATLAB errors and unexpected behavior. Breakpoints, workspace inspection, try-catch diagnostics, and common error patterns. Use when debugging functions, tracing errors, inspecting variables, or diagnosing runtime failures.
npx skills add matlab/matlab-agentic-toolkit --skill matlab-debugging --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Investigating and Debugging MATLAB Code with MCP Tools You have access to a live MATLAB session via MCP tools. Use them to actively investigate code — whether debugging errors, understanding behavior, or answering questions about how MATLAB code works. Don't just guess from code alone. ## When to Use - User encounters a MATLAB error message or unexpected result - User wants to set breakpoints or inspect variable state - Tracing why a function produces wrong output - NaN/Inf values appearing unexpectedly - A MATLAB MCP tool returns an error or exception — including runtime errors, syntax errors, undefined function/variable errors, or failed test results - User asks "why is my MATLAB code not working", "help me debug", or shares a MATLAB stack trace ## When NOT to Use - Code quality review without a runtime problem — use `matlab-reviewing-code` instead - Performance profiling — use performance optimization workflows - Writing tests for correctness — use `matlab-testing` instead - Understanding MATLAB APIs or language features without a specific bug ## Static Analysis vs Runtime Debugging Not every issue needs the live MATLAB session. Choose the right approach: - **Static analysis i
- When to Use
- When NOT to Use
- Static Analysis vs Runtime Debugging
- Auto-Trigger on MATLAB Errors
- Available Tools
- Workflow
- 1. Understand the Goal
- 2. Gather Information via MATLAB
- 3. Investigate Iteratively
- 4. Question the Diagnosis
- Common Errors — What to Check First
- Gotchas
- Key Principles
What does the matlab-debugging skill do?
Diagnose MATLAB errors and unexpected behavior. Breakpoints, workspace inspection, try-catch diagnostics, and common error patterns. Use when debugging functions, tracing errors, inspecting variables, or diagnosing runtime failures.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add matlab/matlab-agentic-toolkit --skill matlab-debugging --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From matlab/matlab-agentic-toolkit, a repository with 868 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.