Chrome / Edge extension
Primary launch mode for Vue Inspector with automatic launch, separate window mode, popup menu access, and browser integration.
Data storage
Settings and saved media are stored in browser profile storage (separate from the sites being inspected): once saved in Options, the same data becomes available across all tabs. Comparison with standalone mode and storage details by data type are described in Installation → Where settings are stored.
Installation
- Open the installation section on the main project page.
- Download the latest extension archive;
- Extract it to a convenient folder;
- Open
chrome://extensions/; - Enable Developer mode in the upper-right corner;
- Click Load unpacked;
- Select the extension folder.
Usage
After installation, the extension becomes available in the browser and can launch according to your current settings.
It can also be launched manually from the extension popup when needed.
Incognito mode
To use the extension in incognito mode:
- Open
chrome://extensions/; - Find Vue Inspector in the installed extensions list;
- Open Details;
- Enable Allow in incognito.
The extension will then also be available in private browser windows.