react-devtools-plus

Mirror the React Fiber tree and profile render timelines in Vite or Webpack apps.

4|Updated May 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Aradotso/devtools-skills --skill react-devtools-plus
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Skill: react-devtools-plus
Source: https://github.com/Aradotso/devtools-skills/tree/main/skills/react-devtools-plus
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Aradotso/devtools-skills --skill react-devtools-plus

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

React apps can be hard to debug when component renders are slow or behavior is unclear, especially when you need to understand the component tree, props, state, and render timing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Fiber Tree Mirroring: Visualize the live React component hierarchy by mirroring Fiber roots in real time.
  • Render Profiling Timeline: Record and inspect render durations and update behavior to find performance bottlenecks.
  • Keyboard-First Debugging Overlay: Toggle an inline overlay (Alt/Option + Shift + D) for fast inspection without leaving the app.
  • Asset Inspection: Browse and inspect assets to support UI debugging and verification.
  • Editor Integration: Open selected components directly in your IDE from the DevTools UI.

Use case: You suspect a specific component is re-rendering too often in a React 18 app; use the mirrored Fiber tree and Timeline profiling to pinpoint which renders and commits are responsible.

Quick Start

Add react-devtools-plus to your Vite or Webpack development project and open the overlay with Alt/Option + Shift + D to inspect the Fiber tree and profile renders.

Frequently Asked Questions about react-devtools-plus

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

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How do I debug React component re-renders and find performance bottlenecks?

Debug React re-renders by recording a render profiling timeline to inspect render durations and update behavior. The mirrored Fiber tree helps pinpoint which specific component renders and commits are causing performance bottlenecks in your application.

How does Fiber tree mirroring work for inspecting React component state?

Fiber tree mirroring visualizes the live React component hierarchy by reflecting Fiber roots in real time. This mechanism allows you to interactively inspect props, state, and hooks of your components directly within a debugging UI during development.

Can I use this React debugging overlay with Vite or Webpack?

Yes, the React debugging overlay works with Vite or Webpack. You must install the corresponding Vite or Webpack plugin into your development project to enable the dev-only overlay UI and access the debugging features.

What is the best way to inspect React props and hooks without leaving my app?

The best way to inspect React props and hooks without leaving your app is using a keyboard-first debugging overlay. Toggle the inline overlay with Alt or Option + Shift + D to inspect the Fiber tree and profile renders quickly.

Does this React profiling tool support applications built with React 16?

Yes, this React profiling tool supports development-time debugging and performance profiling for React 16 through 19 applications. It provides render timeline analysis and asset inspection workflows across these React versions.

Why are my React components rendering too often and how do I inspect render timings?

To find out why components render too often, use the render profiling timeline to inspect render timings and update behavior. The mirrored Fiber tree allows you to trace which props or state changes trigger unnecessary renders and commits.