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LWC Inspector

by npsgoud · Developer Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Inspect, edit, and debug Lightning Web Components (LWC) and Apex classes. Includes component view, network monitoring, code editor.

Users
516
+30 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
2
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#43K
#36K among extensions
Version
1.0.1
updated 5 Jan 2026

Users

monthly, 10 months
0258516Dec 2025Jun 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 516 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 10 months
012Dec 2025Jun 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 2 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About LWC Inspector

**Stop switching between browser, IDE, and Salesforce Setup. Edit Lightning Web Components and Apex classes directly from any Salesforce page.** LWC Inspector is a powerful productivity tool for Salesforce developers. Debug component hierarchies, monitor Apex calls, and make code changes - all without leaving your browser. ## 🚀 Why Install? **Save Time** - Edit code directly from the page you're viewing - No more context switching between tools - See component structure and Apex calls in real-time **Debug Faster** - Instantly see which components are on the page - Monitor all Apex method calls with parameters and responses - Jump directly to edit the code causing issues ## ✨ Key Features **🔍 Component Inspector** - Automatically scans Salesforce pages to find all custom LWC components - Hierarchical tree view shows component relationships - Highlight components directly on the page - Expand/collapse to focus on what matters **📡 Network Monitor** - Automatically captures all Apex method calls - View class name, method, parameters, and response data - Beautiful expandable JSON viewer - Click edit button to jump to Apex class code **✏️ Code Editor** - Full-featured editor with syntax highlighting (HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Apex) - Edit LWC component files (HTML, JS, CSS, Meta.xml) and Apex classes - Save changes directly to your Salesforce org **🌐 Community Support** - Map Community URLs to internal Salesforce URLs - Works on Experience Cloud and standard Salesforce orgs ## 🔒 Privacy & Security - All data stored locally in your browser - Uses your existing Salesforce session - No data collection or external servers - No tracking or analytics ## 📋 Supported Domains Works on all Salesforce domains: - `*.my.site.com` - Experience Cloud/Community sites - `*.force.com` - Lightning orgs - `*.lightning.force.com` - Lightning Experience ## 🎓 Getting Started 1. Install the extension 2. Navigate to any Salesforce page 3. Click the extension icon 4. Start inspecting and editing! For Community pages, map URLs in Settings to enable code editing. ## 🛠️ Permissions - **activeTab**: Scan current page for components - **scripting**: Monitor network calls - **storage**: Cache component trees locally - **windows**: Open code editor - **cookies**: Access Salesforce session for API calls All permissions are used only for extension functionality. --- *LWC Inspector is an independent tool for Salesforce developers. Not affiliated with Salesforce.com, Inc.*

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−2−0.4%00.00
30 days+30+6.2%00.00
6 months+273+112.3%00.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where LWC Inspector appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
component#36+3

Version history

2 versions recorded
1.0.15 Jan 2026
1.0.012 Dec 2025

Details

Category
Developer Tools
First seen
12 Dec 2025
Size
156 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
ofldbchiccakbffcpbnmagdclmblcmji

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
activeTabscriptingstoragewindowscookies
Site access
https://*.salesforce.com/*https://*.salesforce-setup.com/*https://*.visual.force.com/*https://*.vf.force.com/*https://*.lightning.force.com/*https://*.cloudforce.com/*https://*.visualforce.com/*https://*.my.site.com/*https://*.force.com/*

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