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How to test / debug GNOME Shell extensions? Is there any tool for that?


I would like to develop GNOME Shell extensions and found it's really easy to step into the development process but I still can't figure out how to debug / test my extensions effectively.

Are there any tools for that purpose? Is there any kind of real time console like we have on modern browsers or javascript servers environments?


Solution

  • Yes, the real-time console is called "Looking Glass" and can be started by pressing Alt+F2 and typing lg at the prompt.

    More info: https://live.gnome.org/GnomeShell/LookingGlass