IC Inspector

Decode network responses from the Internet Computer blockchain.
What is IC Inspector?
IC Inspector is a Chrome extension that adds a devtools tab for Internet Computer blockchain developers. It decodes responses from canisters and provides debugging information such as readable payloads, canister metadata, interface and subnet details, and timing data.

Extension stats

Users: 434 ▼ -15
Rating: 5.00 (8)
Version: 1.2.0 (Last updated: 2024-10-03)
Creation date: 2022-01-13
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Size: 327.68K

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Extension summary

The must-have Chrome extension for IC web devs. This extension adds a Chrome devtools tab, which properly decodes responses from canisters (smart contracts) and provides lots of useful debugging information.

  • Readable request and response payloads for all canisters, regardless of candid interface availability
  • Canister metadata such as title, description, etc.
  • Canister interface and subnet
  • Timing data to assess duration of update messages

Report issues, request features and contribute at https://github.com/jorgenbuilder/chrome-dfinity-decoder/issues and reach the developer at https://twitter.com/Jorgenbuilder

ICP Tips: 799d9974ec7604d031c34ea487015ef7efc92f283da4ce0b84a3aaadbeae0934

User reviews

Awesome extension, super useful for debugging.
by Byron Becker, 2024-05-24

by André V, 2024-04-12

Must have for IC development
by Theo Fandrich, 2024-02-19
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Extension safety

Risk impact

IC Inspector requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

IC Inspector has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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