Open Safari / Google Chrome developer tools programmatically from JavaScript

Question

I\'m looking for a way to open the WebKit “developer tools” from a script attached to a web-page. I need solutions for both Google Chrome and Safari, that will open the deve

Answer 1

No, Any secure Browser will not allow a script to open an extension, as it leads to insecurity.

But, You may design an Add-On/extension OR Console API's to do the same.. for specific site.

Create an Add-On like this to achieve that requirement.

You can try sending keys 'CTRL' + SHIFT' + 'I' that may work for Chrome any FireFox (in I.E you need to use 'F12'

I am using it when required as few utils in this add-on use to work better then the built-in.

EDIT: Now a days Chrome is advanced with many new advancements source.

I hope this helps!