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Learn how to fix the 'cannot find profile development' error in the Firefox Debugger for VSCode when using Ubuntu 22.04.
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Fixing the cannot find profile development Error in Firefox Debugger for VSCode

If you've encountered the error message cannot find profile development when trying to debug your Firefox project in Visual Studio Code (VSCode), you're not alone. Many developers using a WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) remote window with systems like Ubuntu 22.04 and Firefox Developer Edition face this issue. This frustrating error indicates that the debug configuration is set to launch a Firefox profile that doesn't exist on your system, but don't worry—there's a straightforward solution to get you back on track.

Understanding the Problem

When you configure VSCode to launch Firefox for debugging purposes, it uses a specific profile to manage browser settings and sessions. By default, the debugger may look for a profile named development. However, if you haven’t created this profile in Firefox, you'll receive an error message, and the browser won't launch, halting your development process.

Why This Happens

Missing Profile: The VSCode Firefox Debugger is attempting to access a profile named development which does not exist on your system.

Configuration Issue: The debugger settings may have been mistakenly configured to reference a non-existent profile, leading to the error.

Solution: Creating the Required Profile

Follow these simple steps to create the necessary profile so that your debugging sessions can run smoothly.

Step 1: Accessing Firefox Profiles

Open Firefox: Launch your Firefox browser, preferably the Developer Edition that you have installed on your host.

Navigate to Profiles Page: In the address bar, type about:profiles and press Enter. This will take you to the profiles management page.

Step 2: Creating a New Profile

Create New Profile: On the Profiles page, look for an option to create a new profile, often labeled as Create a New Profile or something similar.

Name Your Profile: When prompted, enter development as the name for your new profile. This step is critical because your VSCode debug configuration is specifically referencing this profile name.

Finish Profile Creation: Follow any remaining prompts to complete the process. Once created, you should see your development profile listed on the profiles page.

Step 3: Launching the Debugger Again

With the new profile created, return to VSCode and try running your debug configuration again. It should now recognize the development profile and launch Firefox without any issues.

Conclusion

Encountering the cannot find profile development error in the Firefox Debugger for VSCode can be a hassle, especially when working within a WSL environment. However, by creating a new profile in your Firefox settings named development, you can easily resolve the issue and continue with your project. With this solution in hand, you should be able to get back to coding and debugging without further interruptions.

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