ChromeDevTools/devtools-frontend
The Chrome DevTools UI
Star History
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#191
MOST-STARRED TypeScript
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +21 | +101 | +270 |
| Per day | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Forks gained | +4 | +15 | +36 |
devtools-frontend gained 101 stars in the last 30 days, about 3 a day, and now has 4.1K. It is about 12 years old and has averaged roughly 338 stars a year. It ranks #191 among TypeScript repositories and #1,312 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
5
DAYS ON TRENDING
#1067
BEST RANK
Sep 25, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
devtools-frontend has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #1067. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
devtools-frontend is an open-source project written in TypeScript: The Chrome DevTools UI.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in chrome, chrome-devtools, devtools. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in TypeScript for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ npm install devtools-frontend⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Node.js >= 18, npm, pnpm or bun
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
devtools-frontend coordinates its core functionality through a modular TypeScript pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Command-Line Automation
Execute automated build, deployment, and maintenance tasks directly from the terminal.
CI/CD Workflow Integration
Run non-interactive validation checks in GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or local pre-commit hooks.
Developer Environment Setup
Standardize local engineering workstations with single-binary utility commands.
Scripting & Pipeline Orchestration
Chain complex multi-stage scripts with reliable error reporting and exits.
🚀 Getting Started
Install devtools-frontend using your package manager: `npm install devtools-frontend`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for devtools-frontend.
Import devtools-frontend into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `devtools-frontend --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with TypeScript, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
ChromeDevTools/devtools-frontend is currently ranked #1,312 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does devtools-frontend do? +
The Chrome DevTools UI
What language is devtools-frontend written in? +
The primary language is TypeScript. Topics include: chrome, chrome-devtools, devtools, instrumentation, javascript.
Is devtools-frontend actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 26, 2026 with 124 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does devtools-frontend have? +
devtools-frontend has 4,058 stars and 728 forks on GitHub.
How does devtools-frontend rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 4,058 stars, ChromeDevTools/devtools-frontend is ranked #1,312 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #191 among TypeScript projects.
What license is devtools-frontend distributed under? +
The repository reports a BSD-3-Clause license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
