Debugging Rust in 2026 - The JetBrains Blog

Rust debugging remains challenging for many developers, with a majority relying on print statements rather than traditional debuggers due to setup complexity and tooling limitations. However, various techniques exist to address these issues, ranging from basic print statements and terminal debuggers like rust-lldb to integrated graphical environments like RustRover. Additionally, newer versions of RustRover support Model Context Protocol integration, enabling AI coding agents to assist directly with debugging tasks. Open article →