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. Ensure the server is running, and the page will register in the DevTools frontend for inspection."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What platforms can DevTools Backend debug?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"It's designed for arbitrary web platforms, especially non-standard ones like HbbTV on Smart TVs, set-top boxes, or embedded devices where browser DevTools are unavailable. It can debug any environment running web applications with script injection or proxy support."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How to configure logging in DevTools Backend?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Set the LOGGING_PATH environment variable to a directory path, e.g., export LOGGING_PATH=/logs or LOGGING_PATH=/logs npm run start. The proxy will then dump log messages to files in that directory for debugging proxy operations."}}]}

DevTools Backend

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A Node.js implementation of the Chrome DevTools backend for debugging web applications on non-browser platforms like Smart TVs.

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What is DevTools Backend?

DevTools Backend is a Node.js server implementation of the Chrome DevTools Protocol backend that allows developers to debug web applications running in arbitrary environments. It solves the problem of debugging web platforms that don't have built-in DevTools support, such as HbbTV applications on Smart TVs, by providing a compatible backend that works with the standard DevTools frontend.

Target Audience

Developers working with web applications on non-standard platforms like Smart TVs, set-top boxes, or embedded systems who need Chrome DevTools debugging capabilities.

Value Proposition

It provides a complete, standalone implementation of the DevTools backend protocol, enabling debugging of web applications in environments where browser DevTools are unavailable, with flexible instrumentation options including manual injection and HTTP proxy support.

Overview

Standalone implementation of the Chrome DevTools backend to debug arbitrary web environments.

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Debugging HbbTV applications on Smart TVs

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