idf.py coredump-debug -c `PATH` still requires serial port connection? (IDFGH-11552)

[wuyuanyi135]

Answers checklist.

• I have read the documentation ESP-IDF Programming Guide and the issue is not addressed there.
• I have updated my IDF branch (master or release) to the latest version and checked that the issue is present there.
• I have searched the issue tracker for a similar issue and not found a similar issue.

IDF version.

v5.3-dev-422-ga7fbf452fa

Operating System used.

Windows

How did you build your project?

Command line with idf.py

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What is the expected behavior?

idf.py coredump-debug -c "C:\Users\wuyua\Desktop\coredump" without an active device should bring me to the gdb session.

What is the actual behavior?

failed due to

Executing action: coredump-debug
No serial ports found. Connect a device, or use '-p PORT' option to set a specific port.

Steps to reproduce.

1. debug a coredump without connect to a device by running idf.py coredump-debug -c PATH_TO_CORE
   ...

Build or installation Logs.

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More Information.

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[peterdragun]

Hi, thank you for reporting the issue. I was able to reproduce the issue and the fix should be soon merged. I am sorry for the inconvenience.