Node Inspector Manager (NIM)

Manages DevTools with Node V8 Inspector (node --inspect) Debugging Workflow

Node Inspector Manager (NIM) - Debugging Made Easy

Node Inspector Manager (NIM) is a Chrome extension that enhances your Node.js development by managing the Chrome DevTools lifecycle. It streamlines the debugging process by automatically opening and closing DevTools based on your debugging sessions. With features like local and remote debugging support, customizable settings, and automated management of DevTools, NIM allows developers to focus on code without the hassle of manual processes. Ideal for anyone looking to improve their Node.js debugging workflow.

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Extension stats

By: https://june07.com

Users: 10,000+

Rating: 4.41

(97)

Version: 3.12.1 (Last updated: 2025-02-07)

Creation date: 2020-06-06

Permissions:

storage
background
tabs
tabGroups
identity
identity.email
notifications
contextMenus
debugger
scripting

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 712.70K

Email: 66*****@june07.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 7,570 ▲ 62

Other rankings

#2765 in Developer Tools ▲ 11 #72 in manager keyword 49 ▲ 5 #139 in debug keyword 36 ▲ 2 #263 in permissions keyword 4 ▲ 6 #280 in permission keyword 11 ▲ 2

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Node.js V8 --inspector Manager (NiMV3) (v3.11.1)

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Good tool with useful features for debugging Node.js
Helps to automate routine actions when running Node.js scripts
Easy to configure and user-friendly for setting up debugging
Helpful for managing Node.js DevTools automatically and efficiently
Excellent for simplifying the debugging experience in Chrome

Cons

Aggressive monetization practices, including opening unwanted tabs with ads
Issues with excessive tab duplication when using the extension
Request for unnecessary permissions, such as accessing the email address
Automatic opening of tabs can disrupt workflow, especially for users accustomed to a different DevTools experience
Network tab functionality is limited and could use improvement

Most mentioned

Monetization issues leading to unwanted ads and tabs opening automatically
Tab duplication problems when using the Node Inspector
User-friendliness and ease of setting up debugging
Request for email access is viewed as unnecessary
Desire for better support for network requests and multi-node instances

User reviews

Avoid this extension. It has effectively become malware and is opening unwanted tabs. The author has doubled down with hostile blog posts targeting those who criticise the poor practices used to monetise this extension.

Luke Franklin, 2024-12-04

Used to be good, but I haven't needed to use it in a long time, and the dev is now automatically opening new chrome tabs with ads, which is pretty terrible practice. I get wanting to monetize, but this is too far.

dschwegler, 2024-11-08

Good tool, works perfect most of the times. However I'm using it rarely and don't want to subscribe, and current monetization is too aggressive imo. I don't like new tab with ads being open in Chrome when I watch youtube....

Mykhailo Pronin, 2024-07-28

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Node Inspector Manager (NIM) requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows for debugging of other web apps and extensions, which can intersect with sensitive information and security boundaries.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Node Inspector Manager (NIM). Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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