DevTools extension for debugging Alpine.js applications.

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Version
1.2.0
Update
September 8, 2021
Size
67.78KiB
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Users
20,000+
Rating
4.44118 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
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Alpine.js devtools Extension

Alpine.js devtools is a Chrome extension for the Alpine.js JavaScript library. It allows you to detect, inspect and edit Alpine.js data and components in the Chrome Developer Tools.

After installing you will see a new tab in the Chrome DevTools. This Alpine.js tab displays a list of Alpine.js components that are rendered on the page. By selecting one of the components in the list, you can inspect and edit its current data in the panel to the right.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Alpine.js devtools", "description": "DevTools extension for debugging Alpine.js applications.", "version": "1.2.0", "manifest_version": 2, "icons": { "16": "icons/16.png", "48": "icons/48.png", "128": "icons/128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "alpine_extension_grey.png", "default_title": "Alpine.js devtools", "default_popup": "popups/not-found.html" }, "permissions": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*", "file:///*"], "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": false }, "devtools_page": "devtools-background.html", "web_accessible_resources": ["panel.html", "devtools-background.html", "backend.js"], "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' 'unsafe-eval'; object-src", "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["detector.js"], "run_at": "document_idle" } ]}
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How to download and manually install Alpine.js devtools extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Alpine.js devtools extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Alpine.js devtools extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Alpine.js devtools extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Alpine.js devtools extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Alpine.js devtools extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Alpine.js devtools Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Alpine.js devtools extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Alpine.js devtools extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Alpine.js devtools extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Alpine.js devtools extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Alpine.js devtools extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Alpine.js devtools extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Alpine.js devtools extension file

Select and download the Alpine.js devtools extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Alpine.js devtools extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Alpine.js devtools extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Alpine.js devtools extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Alpine.js devtools extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Gilles Migliori (migli) (ID: 000000bde102e76f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/28/2023 Thanks for your work ; it would be really fantastic if you could include $store data from alpine V3

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Tyler Reed (ID: 00000007c6b44f57) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 07/24/2023 At first glance, it looks great. However, once you start building larger Alpine components, the extension locks up the browser due to extremely poor performance. It eventually gets the job done, but I find myself waiting *minutes* sometimes just to expand an element in the extension. It's not very usable for me, and I'll be looking for alternative options.

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Bartek Igielski (ID: 0000004bd973c303) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 07/13/2023 The development tools are disappointingly basic, restricted to just managing component state with no support for stores or events, and they lack the ability to inspect what's registered globally. Even these basic features perform mediocrely – the tools often run slow and require frequent restarts. The user interface is also uninspiring. What's more concerning is that there appears to be no ongoing development or improvement. There hasn't been a single update in the past two years.

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Ben Miller (ID: 00000073f3e70a04) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/06/2023 Super helpful tool for debugging. I can see all the state and change it too!

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Roberto Cardentey Ruiz (ID: 000000d406dbd603) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/19/2023 excelente