devtools

noun

UK /ˈdɛv.tuːlz/

US /ˈdɛv.tuːlz/

Special tools that help people build and fix computer programs.

She opened the devtools to see why the website was broken.

SYNONYMS

developer tools programming tools coding tools build tools

RELATED WORDS

debugger compiler editor console browser

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A panel inside a web browser that lets you inspect and change a web page.

Right-click the page and choose Inspect to open the browser devtools.

3. A set of utilities bundled with a programming language or framework.

The framework's devtools include a live reload server.

4. Short for developer tools in a software menu, often opened with a keyboard shortcut.

Press F12 to launch the devtools.