Question 1

How do I set up vite-plugin-vue-inspector with VS Code?

Accepted Answer

Install the plugin via pnpm or npm, add it to your Vite config, and set the LAUNCH_EDITOR environment variable to 'code' in your shell profile, ensuring VS Code command-line tools are installed first.

Question 2

vite-plugin-vue-inspector vs Vue DevTools: which is better for debugging?

Accepted Answer

vite-plugin-vue-inspector focuses on click-to-source navigation from browser to IDE, while Vue DevTools offers in-depth component inspection and state management. They are complementary tools for different aspects of debugging.

Question 3

Why isn't vite-plugin-vue-inspector opening my files in WebStorm?

Accepted Answer

This often occurs due to incorrect environment variable setup; ensure LAUNCH_EDITOR is set to 'webstorm' or the absolute app path, and that WebStorm command-line tools are properly installed.

Question 4

How to change the toggle button position in vite-plugin-vue-inspector?

Accepted Answer

Use the toggleButtonPos option in the plugin configuration, such as setting it to 'bottom-left' to move the button to the lower-left corner of the browser.

Question 5

Does vite-plugin-vue-inspector work with Nuxt 3?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it has dedicated Nuxt 3 module support via unplugin-vue-inspector/nuxt, as shown in the README examples, making integration straightforward.

Question 6

Can I use vite-plugin-vue-inspector with Vue 2 and Vite?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely, configure the plugin with vue: 2 in the options, and ensure you have vite-plugin-vue2 installed, as demonstrated in the Vue2 usage example.

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