node-inspect-debugger

Debug a running Node.js process by attaching the built-in inspector via node inspect or Chrome DevTools Protocol to inspect call stacks, scope variables, and runtime state directly from the command line.

The --inspect flag starts a Node.js process with the inspector enabled, while --inspect-brk pauses execution at startup to allow immediate programmatic debugging and breakpoint configuration before code runs.

Automate Node.js debugging workflows by driving CDP-compatible tools like chrome-remote-interface to script breakpoints, evaluate expressions, collect traces, and manage runtime state inspection.

Use the Node.js inspector when console.log statements are insufficient for diagnosing behavior, enabling interactive REPL exploration, call stack inspection, and runtime state evaluation of running processes.

The Node.js inspector supports Chrome DevTools Protocol connections, allowing developers to use node inspect and CDP-compatible tools to attach to processes and automate debugging tasks.

Node inspect is designed for local development workflows where developers attach to running processes or start scripts with --inspect, focusing on command-line interaction rather than remote or production environment debugging.