Node.js V8 --inspector Manager (NiM)

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

What is Node.js V8 --inspector Manager (NiM)?

Node.js V8 --inspector Manager (NiM) is a Chrome extension designed to streamline the debugging process for Node.js using Chrome DevTools. It sets up automatic detection for local or remote node --inspect sessions and provides optional control of the DevTools interface. It also allows the opening of DevTools in a new tab or window to provide more developer flexibility. Additional features include the customization of v8 Inspector probes and settings auto-save.

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By: https://june07.com

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Users: 20,000+

Rating: 4.48 (95)

Version: 2.8.1 (Last updated: 2021-12-16)

Creation date: 2020-06-06

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

*://*/
storage
background
tabs
identity
identity.email
notifications
contextMenus

Size: 1.03M

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

URLs: Privacy policy

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# 6090 ▼ 109

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#568 in Developer Tools ▼ 2

#139 in debug keyword 30 ▼ 5

#185 in auto save keyword 6 ▼ 4

#201 in manager keyword 75 ▼ 5

#216 in manage keyword 30 ▼ 5

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By installing you are agreeing to: PRIVACY POLICY - https://app.termly.io/document/privacy-policy/04164179-f943-4e87-ac8b-5afd0367dc6c

PLEASE NOTE: Installing this via the Chrome Web Store does require the sharing of your email address with me (and only me). You are given notice of this via the webstore, but it's become and remains such an issue that I feel the need to make it OVER-abundantly clear. If you take issue with sharing your email address with me (mine is [email protected] by the way) please, I implore you to clone/fork a copy yourself and change what you don't like about the code and/or use alternate solutions (none of which are as good as NiM, but call me biased). Further feel free to contact me directly and have a chat. Unlike the behemoths like Facebook, Google, Amazon that you probably (and without hesitation) share your email address with, I actually care about the concerns of the actual people who choose to use the code I wrote (~99%) and am responsible for. Here is the privacy policy that goes along with NiM https://june07.com/privacypolicy. Thank you so much.

This Chrome Extension streamlines your Node.js development cycle when using Chrome DevTools.

NiM provides extended capabilities even compared with the new chrome://inspect option. Check out what Paul Irish of the Google Chrome team wrote about NiM... https://twitter.com/june07t/status/861664828909264896.

NiM manages the Chrome DevTools window/tab life-cycle leaving you with more ability to focus on what matters... debugging your code. You no longer need to copy/paste DevTools URL's or continue opening/closing tabs/windows.

NiM automatically detects the URL that is generated when running node (locally or remotely) with --inspect option. NiM provides you with the option of automatically opening and closing Chrome DevTools in a tab or window. Just toggle the Manual/Auto setting and then start a debugging session. DevTools will open either on clicking the "Open DevTools" button or after the specified timeout period. If set to auto close, once you end your debugging session, DevTools will close automatically.

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Pros

Easy to use
Useful for debugging
Saves time
Supports different projects
Solves common debugging issues

Cons

Duplicate tab opening
Requires providing email address
Manual server IP entry
Unwanted notifications

Most mentioned

Easy and powerful debug
Automatically opening devtools
Useful for node.js projects
Solves common debugging issues
Requires providing email address

Recent reviews

Now that it's working as I think most of us wanted (automatic, restarts, etc), this is worth cash (seriously dev, where can I contribute?). MUST have for node developers!

Michael Richardson, 2017-04-27

LOVE this extension though I think it's life will be short lived. As of Chrome Version 60.0.3102.0-canary, you can visit chrome://inspect and click "Open dedicated DevTools for Node" and you'll get devtools, FULLY connected as a debugger (can profile startups, inspect objects, console works perfectly, etc..) that will reconnect to the same debugger port (no more copy/paste UID issues) AND can even have multiple "connections" (different debugger port presets so you can easily switch between multiple apps). Now if we can JUST get an extension that opens this thing directly (no more chrome://inspect), we're all set!

Michael Richardson, 2017-05-17

Even after specifying ip address and port where NodeJS app is hosted, this plugin is unable to inspect the app. Anything else I need to take care of?

Jeet, 2017-10-10

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Risk impact

Node.js V8 --inspector Manager (NiM) is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Node.js V8 --inspector Manager (NiM) if you trust the publisher.