Announcing covdbg 1.1.0: The C++ Coverage Debugger Gains VS Code Integration, and Demo Licensing
April 14, 2026 — Liasoft GmbH today announced the release of covdbg 1.1.0, a significant update to its C++ Coverage Debugger that brings first-class Visual Studio Code integration, a new plugin demo licensing model, and improved build system flexibility. The update is available immediately at our download page.
covdbg is a Windows-based coverage debugger that uses dynamic binary instrumentation to track code coverage of running C++ processes — without requiring source recompilation. Since its 1.0.0 launch in February 2026, covdbg has been adopted by development teams seeking precise, real-time coverage insights for MSVC-compiled binaries.
What’s New in 1.1.0
Visual Studio Code Extension Integration
The headline feature of covdbg 1.1.0 is a dedicated VS Code extension, now maintained as a first-class component of the project. The extension allows developers to run coverage sessions, visualize covered and uncovered lines directly in the editor gutter, and iterate on test coverage without ever leaving their IDE. A full end-to-end demo workflow — including a local license server, native binary builds, and extension compilation — can be launched with a single PowerShell command, making evaluation and onboarding frictionless for new users.
Plugin Demo Licensing
covdbg 1.1.0 introduces a --demo licensing mode designed for IDE plugin authors and evaluators. By passing --demo along with --plugin-name and --plugin-ver, users can auto-provision a time-limited demo license from the covdbg license server without any manual configuration. This lowers the barrier to entry for teams evaluating covdbg and for third-party tool vendors building integrations on top of the platform.
About covdbg
covdbg is a commercial-grade C++ code coverage tool. Its core engine uses dynamic binary instrumentation and control-flow graph analysis to deliver accurate line-level coverage data, stored in a SQLite-based database and exportable to industry-standard LCOV and GCOV formats. covdbg supports both a powerful CLI for CI/CD pipelines and a native Windows GUI for interactive use. Open-source projects benefit from automatic license provisioning via --fetch-license.
covdbg is developed by Liasoft GmbH and is available for Windows 10/11 (x64). To learn more, download the installer, or start a free evaluation, visit the complete C++ code coverage solution for Windows.