react-devtools

Inspect React Native component trees and profile render timing via React DevTools protocol.

29|Updated Apr 17, 2026

Search Tags:#development #performance #debugging #profiling #react-native #component inspection

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npx skills add https://github.com/JoviDeCroock/pi-setup --skill react-devtools

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Skill: react-devtools
Source: https://github.com/JoviDeCroock/pi-setup/tree/main/config/pi/agent/skills/react-devtools
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JoviDeCroock/pi-setup --skill react-devtools

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables developers to inspect and profile the internal React Native component trees, aiding in debugging UI issues and performance bottlenecks.

Core Features & Use Cases

Component Inspection: View component hierarchies, props, state, and hooks using commands like get tree and get component.
Profiling: Measure render durations and render frequency to identify slow components and unnecessary re-renders.
Use Case: When a React Native app exhibits sluggish performance, use this Skill to pinpoint which components cause the slowdown and understand their render causes.

Quick Start

Use the react-devtools skill to start profiling the component responsible for the recent UI lag and analyze the render causes.

Frequently Asked Questions about react-devtools

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I inspect React Native component hierarchies to debug UI issues?▼

To inspect React Native component hierarchies, use the `get tree` and `get component` commands to view component structures, props, state, and hooks for debugging UI issues. This requires integrating with the React DevTools protocol and a local React Native app connection.

What is the best way to profile React Native components causing performance lag?▼

The best way to profile React Native components causing performance lag is to measure render durations and render frequency to identify slow components and unnecessary re-renders. This Skill profiles the component responsible for the recent UI lag and analyzes render causes.

Can I view component state and hooks during React Native development?▼

Yes, you can view component state and hooks during React Native development by using component inspection commands. The Skill facilitates detailed inspection of the internal React Native component trees, aiding in debugging UI issues and performance bottlenecks.

Do I need to connect to a local React Native app to use the React DevTools protocol?▼

Yes, you need a local React Native app connection to use the React DevTools protocol. This Skill requires integration with the protocol to support command-driven component hierarchy exploration, state inspection, and render timing analysis.

Why does my React Native app have unnecessary re-renders and how can I find them?▼

Your React Native app has unnecessary re-renders that can be found by profiling render durations and render frequency. Use this Skill to pinpoint which components cause the slowdown and understand their render causes to eliminate unnecessary re-renders.