How to debug Django commands in PyCharm

Question

I know how to run commands with PyCharm (Tools -> Run manage.py Task), but I would like to debug them also, including my commands and third party app's commands.

Answer 1

Hello @kartik,

You can debug a custom Django admin/management command in PyCharm by creating a custom Django server entry on the Run/Debug Configuration menu:

• Click Edit Configurations.
• Click the plus sign and choose Django server.
• Fill in the Name as you please, clear the Host and Port fields, check Custom run command and enter the name of your command to the right of the checkbox.
• Enter any extra command-line arguments into the separate field Additional options, not appended in the run command.
• Click OK.

Now set a breakpoint, choose your new configuration from the Run/Debug Configuration menu and click the Debug button.

Hope it helps!!
Thank you!!