Overview

Nuxt DevTools is a tool that helps developers analyze and debug their Nuxt.js applications. It provides insights into the application’s performance, data flow, and features usage. With Nuxt DevTools, developers can easily identify issues and improve the overall quality of their Nuxt.js projects.

Features

• Nuxt DevTools Enabled by Default: Nuxt DevTools is enabled by default in Nuxt v3.8.0, allowing developers to access it by pressing Shift + Alt / ⇧ Shift + ⌥ Option + D in their app.
• Edge Release Channel: Similar to Nuxt’s Edge Channel, Nuxt DevTools offers an edge release channel that provides automatic releases for every commit to the main branch.
• Module Options: Developers can configure Nuxt DevTools by passing devtools options, allowing for customization of its behavior and features.
• Announcement Blog Post: A blog post is available that provides information on why Nuxt DevTools was built and the capabilities it offers.
• Module Authors Guide: Developers who create modules can refer to the Module Authors Guide to understand how to integrate their modules with Nuxt DevTools.
• Contribution Guide: A Contribution Guide is available for developers who want to contribute to the development of Nuxt DevTools.
• Anonymous Usage Analytics: Nuxt DevTools collects anonymous telemetry data about general usage to better understand feature usage, prioritize efforts, and focus on the most relevant features for users.
• Events Collection: Nuxt DevTools collects additional events such as versions of Nuxt DevTools used, navigations between tabs/features, and browser/OS information to gain insights into feature usage and improve compatibility.

Installation

To use Nuxt DevTools, ensure that your Nuxt version is v3.1.0 or higher. Nuxt DevTools is enabled by default in Nuxt v3.8.0.

To explicitly enable or disable Nuxt DevTools, update your nuxt.config with the required configuration.

To opt-in to the edge release channel, remove the lockfile (package-lock.json, yarn.lock, or pnpm-lock.yaml) and reinstall dependencies. The edge release channel automatically releases for every commit to the main branch.

For detailed configuration options and further information, please refer to the TSDocs in your IDE or the type definition file.

Summary

Nuxt DevTools is a powerful tool for developers working with Nuxt.js applications. It offers a range of features for analyzing and debugging Nuxt.js projects, including customization options and anonymous usage analytics. By providing insights into usage patterns and performance, Nuxt DevTools helps developers improve the quality of their applications.