Efficiently Removing All Breakpoints in Xcode

28 February 2025 Stephan Petzl Leave a comment Xcode

Debugging in Xcode can sometimes become cumbersome with numerous breakpoints scattered throughout your project. Removing them one by one is time-consuming, but fortunately, Xcode provides efficient ways to clear all breakpoints at once. This guide will walk you through the process, offering multiple methods depending on your version of Xcode.

Method 1: Using the Breakpoint Navigator

The Breakpoint Navigator is a straightforward tool for managing breakpoints in Xcode.

• Press CMD(⌘) + 7 to open the Breakpoint Navigator.
• In the Breakpoint Navigator, select all breakpoints by pressing CMD(⌘) + A.
• Delete the selected breakpoints by pressing the Backspace key.

Method 2: Using the Debugger Console

If you prefer command-line interactions, the Debugger Console offers a quick way to remove all breakpoints.

• Open the Debugger Console while your app is running.
• Type breakpoint delete or the shorthand br del.
• Confirm the deletion when prompted. All breakpoints will be removed.

Method 3: Context Menu in Breakpoint Navigator

For users of Xcode 12 and later, the context menu provides another option.

• Press CMD(⌘) + 8 to access the Breakpoint Navigator.
• Select all breakpoints, right-click, and choose “Delete Breakpoints” from the context menu.

Additional Tips

For a quick toggle of all breakpoints without deleting them, you can customize your toolbar to include a “Breakpoints” button. This allows you to deactivate all breakpoints for a run without removal.

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