Node Inspect Debugger

For Node.js debugging that needs inspector access: hidden locals, async hangs, flaky tests, child processes, startup races, memory growth or CPU hot paths.

By openclawTesting & debuggingFreeChecked 2026-11-01

What it does

For Node.js debugging that needs inspector access: hidden locals, async hangs, flaky tests, child processes, startup races, memory growth or CPU hot paths. Defaults to `node inspect` first; reaches for Chrome DevTools Protocol when you need scripted breakpoints, heap snapshots or CPU profiles.

Compatibility

Compatibility by agent
Agent	Status
Claude Code	Reported (not hands-on tested)

Publisher claims support for: Claude Code, OpenCode

Set up

Set up for Claude Code

Install from the skills repository — see the repo README for the current command.

Try it

This test hangs intermittently — attach node inspect to tests/checkout.test.js, break inside the submit flow and show me which await never resolves

Requirements

Node.js installed (the skill drives the built-in node inspector)

Source: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/tree/main/skills/node-inspect-debugger · License: MIT · Author: openclaw · ★ 393.7k on the source repo

Setup instructions and compatibility are compiled from publisher docs and community reports, not hands-on testing, unless a step is marked Tested. Check the source before relying on a setup.