ctrace
A well-formatted and improved tracer for system calls and signals, designed for clarity when debuggers fall short.
What is ctrace?
ctrace is a Node.js-based command-line utility that formats and enhances the output of system call tracers like `strace` and `dtruss`. It solves the problem of overwhelming and hard-to-read trace data by providing structured, filtered, and annotated output, making it easier to debug performance issues, unhandled errors, or understand OS kernel behavior.
Developers, system administrators, and learners who need to debug low-level performance problems, analyze application behavior at the system call level, or study OS internals without sifting through verbose tracer output.
Developers choose ctrace because it transforms chaotic system call traces into actionable insights with built-in error explanations, filtering, and cross-platform support, reducing the time and effort required for deep system-level debugging.
Overview
Well-formatted and improved trace system calls and signals (when the debugger does not help)
Use Cases
Best For
- Debugging complex performance issues in applications
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