Node.js Debugger

About

Designed to run locally alongside AI coding agents, this tool offers robust Node.js debugging features, including process management to start and stop scripts, the ability to set breakpoints, step through code, and evaluate expressions. It leverages the full Chrome DevTools Protocol for real debugging sessions, ensuring reliable breakpoint hits and consistent behavior. The tool is optimized for long-running debugging sessions and facilitates the integration of real-time Node.js debugging into automated workflows for enhanced developer productivity.

Key Features

• Process management for Node.js scripts (start, stop, list)
• Advanced debugging capabilities (set breakpoints, step through, evaluate expressions)
• Full integration with Node.js Inspector API via Chrome DevTools Protocol
• Optimized for AI agent-driven and long-running debugging sessions
• Automatic pause at first line on script start for immediate debugging
• 9 GitHub stars

Use Cases

• Automating Node.js debugging workflows for AI coding agents
• Programmatically managing and inspecting Node.js processes in development environments
• Integrating real-time debugging into automated testing or code generation pipelines