How do I install the Embedding Pdb In Exe skill?

Run npx get-skill add tomevault-io/embedding-pdb-in-exe in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

What does the Embedding Pdb In Exe skill do?

Embeds PDB debugging symbols into EXE/DLL files. Use when configuring embedded debug symbols, single-file deployment, Source Link integration, or dotnet publish settings. Use when this capability is needed. It is listed under AI & ML on SkillMD.

Is Embedding Pdb In Exe safe to use?

This skill has not completed SkillMD's automated safety review yet. Independent scanners report: SkillSpector: PASS, Skill Scanner: PASS. SkillMD never runs a skill's scripts for you; review the SKILL.md before installing.

Which AI agents work with Embedding Pdb In Exe?

This skill is tagged as working with Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex. SKILL.md is an open format, so most agents that read a skills directory can load it too.

Is Embedding Pdb In Exe free to use?

Yes. Installing skills from SkillMD is free, and the skill stays under its author's original license.

Who published Embedding Pdb In Exe?

tomevault-io (@tomevault-io) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Embedding Pdb In Exe by tomevault-io

Name: Embedding Pdb In Exe
Author: tomevault-io

File contents

PDB Embedded Debugging Symbols

Embed PDB files into EXE/DLL for stack traces with source locations without separate symbol files.

Quick Start

<PropertyGroup>
  <DebugType>embedded</DebugType>
</PropertyGroup>

Recommended Configuration

<PropertyGroup>
  <DebugType>embedded</DebugType>
  <DebugSymbols>true</DebugSymbols>
  <Deterministic>true</Deterministic>
  <PathMap>$(MSBuildProjectDirectory)=.</PathMap>
</PropertyGroup>

Command Line

# Build
dotnet build -c Release -p:DebugType=embedded

# Publish (single-file)
dotnet publish -c Release -r win-x64 --self-contained true -p:PublishSingleFile=true -p:DebugType=embedded

DebugType Options

Option	PDB Location	Use Case
`full`	Separate file	Development
`pdbonly`	Separate file	Release (default)
`portable`	Separate file	Cross-platform
`embedded`	Inside EXE	Distribution
`none`	None	Security critical

Additional Resources

Source Link Integration: See SOURCE-LINK.md
Advanced Configuration: See ADVANCED.md
MSBuild DebugType Reference

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Frequently asked questions

Embedding Pdb In Exe