Apollo Client Devtools
GraphQL debugging tools for Apollo Client.
What is Apollo Client Devtools?
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Summary
Apollo Client Devtools is a Chrome extension for the open-source GraphQL client, Apollo Client. This extension has 4 main features:
A built-in version of the Apollo Studio Explorer that allows you to make queries against your GraphQL server using your app's network interface directly (no configuration necessary).
A query watcher that shows you which queries are being watched by the current page, when those queries are loading, and what variables those queries are using.
A mutation inspector that displays the mutations made to your Apollo Client application data.
A cache inspector that displays your Apollo Client cache data. You can explore the cache through a tree-like interface, and search for specific field keys and values.
Code for this extension can be found at: https://github.com/apollographql/apollo-client-devtools
Any bugs can be reported by opening a new issue at: https://github.com/apollographql/apollo-client-devtools/issues/new
To learn more about Apollo, see: https://www.apollographql.com
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Pros
- Useful for viewing and executing queries in a dev environment when it works
- Works well on localhost with proper config
- Support for different browsers when set up correctly
Cons
- Inconsistent functionality and reliability
- Lack of sufficient documentation and support
- Issues with displaying in the dev tools and console log, unwanted messages
Most mentioned
- Needs `connectToDevTools: true` configuration for proper functionality
- Not working or not consistently working across different browsers and versions
- Extension doesn't show up or tabs are always blank in dev tools
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Safety
Risk impact
Apollo Client Devtools may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.
Risk likelihood
Apollo Client Devtools is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.
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