Knockoutjs context debugger

Shows the knockout context & data for the selected dom node in a sidebar of the elements pane.
What is Knockoutjs context debugger?
'Knockoutjs context debugger' is a convenient Chrome extension for developers using the KnockoutJS library for their HTML files. It provides a sidebar in the element pane of chrome dev tools showing the context and relevant data of the selected element, enabling smooth debugging of large/nested views. This tool enhances productivity by providing added traces and allowing observable edits from the dashboard.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-11-22 due to malware
Users: 26,937+
Rating: 4.28 (186)
Version: 2.6.8 (Last updated: 2023-11-01)
Creation date: 2014-08-07
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very high risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • declarativeNetRequest
Host permissions:
  • https://*.facebook.com/*
  • https://twitter.com/*
  • https://*.linkedin.com/*
Size: 1.17M

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Extension summary

Product features and usage: - Extension supports developers to easily debugger value variables when using the "KnockoutJs" library for their html files. With the form showing the removal & data context for the selected dom button in the sidebar of the element pane. - Knockoutjs debugging extension. + Adds an additional sidebar in the element pane of chrome dev tools with knockout context and relevant data for the selected element. Very useful if you have large/nested views. + Very usefull if you got large/nested viewmodels. + Allows adding traces to everything observable/computable. + Allows editing of observables from the dashboard.

So to use the extension, the user's html file must download and use the KnockoutJS library (knockoutjs.com).

MIT license. Tip (based on comments) You can view the content of any observable in the viewmodel in the '$root_toJS' variable.

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Valuable tool for debugging Knockout.js contexts
  • Essential for Magento front end development
  • Good for checking Knockout contexts in dev tools
  • Helpful for coding with KOjs
Cons
  • Breaks dev tools in some cases
  • Does not work in latest versions of Chrome
  • Can cause slowness and freezing on bigger projects
  • Limited filtering options for suggestions vs issues
  • Memory leak or crashes tab
Most mentioned
  • Does not work in latest versions of Chrome
  • Essential for Magento front end development
  • Valuable tool for debugging Knockout.js contexts
  • Can cause slowness and freezing on bigger projects
Recent reviews
Currently this breaks dev tools when running, has to disable it to get the debugger to start running again.
by Gearoid Joyce, 2022-09-21

Unfortunately this doesn't work at all!
by Nic Newdigate, 2022-05-31

Works only in old versions of chromium-based browsers. I set up Opera 76 and debug there
by Taras Kovryzhenko, 2021-09-01
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Knockoutjs context debugger requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Knockoutjs context debugger is very likely to contain malware and should not be trusted. Avoid installing.

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