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Analysis updated 2026-07-17

★ 2,956TypeScriptAudience · developerComplexity · 2/5Setup · easy

TLDR

Code Inspector lets you click any element on a running web page and jump straight to that element's exact line of source code in your editor, plugging into Vite or Webpack.

Mindmap

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  root((repo))
    What it does
      Click to code
      Jump to editor
      Inspector mode
    Tech stack
      TypeScript
      Vite plugin
      Webpack plugin
    Use cases
      React projects
      Vue projects
      Faster debugging
    Audience
      Frontend developers
    Setup
      Dev-only plugin
      Editor integration

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Click a button or section on a live web page and jump directly to the code that renders it in VS Code.

USE CASE 2

Speed up frontend debugging by skipping manual file-searching for where a piece of UI comes from.

USE CASE 3

Add the inspector plugin to a Vite or Webpack dev setup for a React or Vue project.

USE CASE 4

Onboard new frontend teammates faster by letting them explore an unfamiliar codebase visually.

What is it built with?

TypeScriptViteWebpackReactVue

How does it compare?

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Stars2,9562,9482,937
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScriptTypeScript
Setup difficultyeasymoderatemoderate
Complexity2/53/53/5
Audiencedeveloperdeveloperdeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

In plain English

Code Inspector is a developer tool that lets you click on any visible element in a running web page and instantly jump to the exact line of source code in your code editor that produced that element. This saves the common frustration of searching through files to figure out where a specific button, text, or section is defined in the codebase. It works as a plugin for popular build tools like Vite and Webpack (tools that bundle and serve your web project during development). When enabled, you can activate the inspector mode in the browser, click any part of the page, and your editor, such as VS Code, will open and place the cursor at the right file and line. Based on the description and topics, it supports web frameworks including React and Vue (two widely-used JavaScript UI frameworks). The project is written in TypeScript and targets frontend developers who want faster navigation between what they see on screen and the code behind it. The README does not provide further detail about specific configuration options or platform requirements beyond what was described here.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Show me how to install and configure the code-inspector plugin in a Vite project using React.
Prompt 2
How do I set up code-inspector with Webpack so clicking an element opens VS Code at the right line?
Prompt 3
Explain how code-inspector maps a clicked DOM element back to its source file and line number.
Prompt 4
Write a minimal Vue + Vite config that enables code-inspector's inspector mode during development.
Prompt 5
How do I toggle inspector mode on and off in the browser once code-inspector is set up in my dev server?

Frequently asked questions

What is code-inspector?

Code Inspector lets you click any element on a running web page and jump straight to that element's exact line of source code in your editor, plugging into Vite or Webpack.

What language is code-inspector written in?

Mainly TypeScript. The stack also includes TypeScript, Vite, Webpack.

How hard is code-inspector to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is code-inspector for?

Mainly developer.

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