Where are Zimlet errors logged on the server side?

Zimlet deployment and execution errors are typically found in '/opt/zimbra/log/mailbox.log'. You can use 'zmprov addAccountLogger' to enable specific debug logging for a single user.

How do I test Modern Zimlets locally without deploying to the server?

Use the Zimbra Sideloader extension for Chrome and run 'zimlet watch' locally. This allows the extension to inject your local JavaScript directly into the Zimbra Modern Web Client.

What is the primary way to enable Zimlet debugging in the browser?

You can add URL parameters such as '?dev=1' to force unminified source files or '?debug=1' to open the built-in Zimbra debug window showing real-time SOAP traffic.

What tools are recommended for debugging Modern UI GraphQL queries?

In addition to the browser's Network tab, the Apollo Client DevTools extension is highly recommended to inspect the GraphQL cache and view queries in memory.

Zimbra Zimlet Debugging

Name: Zimbra Zimlet Debugging
Author: anouar1991

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Analytics & Monitoring

Troubleshoots and debugs Zimbra extensions using advanced URL parameters, sideloader configurations, and server-side log analysis.

About

This skill provides a comprehensive framework for diagnosing and resolving issues in both Classic and Modern Zimbra web client extensions (Zimlets). It guides developers through enabling developer modes, utilizing the Modern UI sideloader for local development, monitoring SOAP and GraphQL traffic, and interpreting server-side logs. Whether you are dealing with a Zimlet that won't load, a failed API request, or a UI rendering error, this skill offers the specialized patterns and 'full-stack detective' techniques needed to identify the root cause across the browser, network, and server layers.

Key Features

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Configuration of Modern UI Sideloader for local development
Server-side logging and account-specific debugging commands
In-depth GraphQL and SOAP network request analysis
Breakpoint debugging and source map integration for Preact and JavaScript
Activation of Zimbra Developer Mode and debug URL parameters

Use Cases

Debugging failed GraphQL queries or SOAP requests in real-time
Identifying why a newly developed Zimlet is not appearing in the Zimbra UI
Monitoring server-side errors specific to a single user account without server restarts

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npx skillfish add anouar1991/binarypetsclaude zimlet-debugging

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