π Introducing responsive-debugger: Instantly Visualize Breakpoints While Developing

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π Introducing responsive-debugger
: Instantly Visualize Breakpoints While Developing
Tags: npm
, frontend
, tailwindcss
, responsive-design
, web-development
, developer-tools
π Overview
One of the most overlooked β yet critical β parts of frontend development is responsive design debugging. While tools like Chrome DevTools are powerful, they can be cumbersome for quick layout visualization.
That's why I built responsive-debugger
β a lightweight, plug-and-play utility to instantly visualize screen size breakpoints right in the browser, during development.
β Key Features
π Displays screen size + breakpoint in real-time
π§ No DevTools toggling
πͺΆ Tiny footprint β no external dependencies
π¨ Customizable themes and position
β‘ Framework-agnostic (React, Vue, Svelte, plain HTML, etc.)
π οΈ Perfect companion for Tailwind, Bootstrap, or any responsive CSS framework
π¦ Installation
You can install responsive-debugger
globally or as a dev dependency:
npm install responsive-debugger --save-dev
Or using Yarn:
yarn add responsive-debugger --dev
π§ Usage
Just import and initialize it in your app (preferably only in dev):
import { injectDebugger } from 'responsive-debugger';
injectDebugger({
position: 'top-right', // top-left | top-right | bottom-left | bottom-right
theme: 'dark', // or 'light'
breakpoints: {
sm: 640,
md: 768,
lg: 1024,
xl: 1280,
'2xl': 1536,
},
});
The breakpoint viewer will appear in the corner of your screen showing:
π± sm | 640px
π» md | 768px
π₯οΈ lg | 1024px
π‘ Ideal For:
Tailwind CSS devs working on responsive layouts
Freelancers & agencies doing quick layout audits
Frontend teams improving handoff with designers
Developers who hate resizing the browser 100 times a day π
π§± Tech Stack
Built using:
TypeScript
Vanilla DOM manipulation (no frameworks)
Zero dependencies β ultra lightweight
π§βπ» Why I Built This
As a frontend developer, I was constantly resizing my browser, opening DevTools, checking screen widths β it interrupted my flow. I wanted something always visible but non-intrusive.
So I built responsive-debugger
to stay in the zone while building fluid UIs.
π Future Plans
ποΈ UI configurator panel
π§© Chrome Extension version
π Framework plugins (Next.js, Vue, etc.)
π¬ Community suggestions!
π€ Contribute or Sponsor
Got ideas, issues, or want to contribute? Head to the GitHub repo:
π GitHub Repository
If you like this tool, consider starring the repo β or sponsoring for continued development β€οΈ
π£ Spread the Word
If you find responsive-debugger
helpful, please share it with your team or on Twitter/X/LinkedIn!
npm install responsive-debugger --save-dev
π¬ Feedback?
Drop a comment or open an issue β Iβd love to hear how youβre using responsive-debugger
.
π§ TL;DR
responsive-debugger
is the lightweight tool I wish I had years ago. Itβs here to help developers build more responsive, user-friendly interfaces without interrupting their flow.
Give it a try β your workflow will thank you.
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