The Story Behind DevTraceShield
π§ The Enterprise Call Center Support Loop of Doom
Day 1: "The softphone dropped my call!"
IT: "Can you reproduce it?"
User: "It's random..."
Day 3: It happens again. Open support ticket.
Support: "Please enable Chrome DevTools logging and send us the HAR file."
IT: "But it already happened..."
Day 7: Send company-wide email: "REMEMBER TO ENABLE LOGGING!"
Day 8: User closes browser. Logging disabled. π€¦ββοΈ
Day 15: Issue happens again. No logs. Again.
Support: "We can't help without logs..."
π₯ The Breaking Point: After the 50th time explaining to call center agents how to enable DevTools logging (and them still forgetting), we built DevTraceShield. Install once, capture everything, never miss another bug.
How DevTraceShield Works
Three simple steps to never miss another bug
Install Once
Add DevTraceShield to Chrome in one click. No configuration needed.
Always Capturing
Automatically records all console logs, network requests, and errors silently in the background.
Export When Needed
When a bug happens, click the extension to export logs from before, during, and after the issue.
See the Difference
β Without DevTraceShield
- Bug reported by user
- Open Chrome DevTools
- Enable preserve log
- Try to reproduce bug
- Hope it happens again
- π "Can't reproduce"
β With DevTraceShield
- Bug reported by user
- Click DevTraceShield
- Export historical logs
- See what happened
- Fix the bug
- π Problem solved!
Features That Solve Real Developer Problems
Every feature exists because we've been there - debugging at 3am without logs
Always Recording, Never Missing
Install once and forget about it. DevTraceShield captures everything automatically - no need to remember to enable logging before issues happen.
- β Survives browser restarts
- β Persists through crashes
- β No user training needed
Time Travel Through Your Logs
"The error happened 2 hours ago" - No problem. Scroll back through your entire session history with precise timestamps and full context.
Export Exactly What Support Needs
One click to export logs in the format your support team needs. Filter by time range, log type, or error level.
Export Options
DevTraceShield vs Manual DevTools Logging
Why always-on logging beats manual debugging every time
Feature | Manual DevTools | DevTraceShield |
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Capture Past Events |
β
Lost forever
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β
Always available
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Setup Required |
β οΈ
Every single time
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β
One-time install
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Catches Intermittent Bugs |
β
Only if you're lucky
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β
100% capture rate
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Works After Page Crash |
β
Logs lost
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β
Logs preserved
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Multi-Tab Support |
β οΈ
Manual per tab
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β
All tabs tracked
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Export Options |
β οΈ
Copy/paste only
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β
JSON, CSV, SIEM
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Time to Debug |
30+ minutes
If reproducible
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< 30 seconds
Instant access
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Ready to Stop Missing Bugs?
Join thousands of developers who never lose debugging data again
Enterprise-Grade Engineering, Indie Developer Pricing
Built with the same rigor as $100/month enterprise tools, priced for individual developers
π― 5-Tier Intelligent Capture System
Tier 0: CDP Baseline
Console, Network, Errors via Chrome DevTools Protocol
Tier 1: Surgical
Precision logging with minimal overhead
Tier 2: Enhanced
Stack traces, object snapshots, contexts
Tier 3: DOM & Events
User interactions, mutations, lifecycle
Tier 4: Advanced
WebSocket frames, performance metrics
Bundle Size Reduction
Optimized from 313KB to 132.7KB through code splitting and lazy loading
Performance Impact
Memory-aware buffers with circular implementation prevent slowdowns
Enterprise Validators
Comprehensive validation pipeline ensuring code quality and security
π Security-First Architecture
Web Crypto API
AES-GCM encryption for license storage with device fingerprinting
OWASP Compliant
Full OWASP Top 10 2021 compliance with penetration testing
100% Local
No cloud dependencies, no telemetry, no external data transmission
PII Auto-Redaction
Automatic filtering of SSN, credit cards, emails, and sensitive data
Built with Modern Tech Stack
Trusted by Developers Worldwide
Join thousands who've made debugging faster and more reliable
Sarah Chen
Senior Frontend Engineer, TechCorp
"DevTraceShield saved our team hours of debugging time. We caught a critical production bug that only happened 1% of the time - impossible to reproduce manually, but the logs showed exactly what went wrong."
Marcus Johnson
Full Stack Developer, StartupXYZ
"The 'logging wasn't on' excuse is dead. Every support ticket now comes with full context. Customer issues that took days now take minutes."
Emily Rodriguez
DevOps Lead, Enterprise Solutions
"Our call center application crashes were a nightmare to debug. DevTraceShield captured the exact sequence of events leading to crashes. Worth every penny."
By the Numbers
π Your Data, Your Control
100% Local Storage
All logs stay on your machine. We never see your data.
No Cloud Required
Works completely offline. No external dependencies.
SOC2 Compliant
Enterprise-grade security for your peace of mind.
Never Miss Another Bug Report
Stop explaining why "logging wasn't on" - Always be ready with comprehensive logs
Free Forever
Try it risk-free
- β ActiveTab permissions
- β Console logs only
- β Network logs (Pro only)
- 500 logs (24h retention)
- JSON export only
- Single tab only
- Basic email filtering
Pro
Lifetime access. No subscriptions.
- Unlimited logs + retention
- β Network + Console logs
- Multi-tab capture
- β All 5 logging tiers
- β SIEM integration
- β Deep object inspection
- CSV/JSON/XML/HAR export
- Full privacy filter suite
- 7-day free trial
Be first to know when we launch!
Teams
For development teams
- Everything in Pro
- Team collaboration
- Shared debugging sessions
- Centralized management
- Team analytics
- Priority support
- Custom integrations
- More details coming...
See What You're Missing
Free tier gives you a taste. Pro unleashes the full power of automatic debugging.
Basic Debugging
π Locked Features
- Network request details
- Response bodies & headers
- WebSocket frames
- Performance metrics
- SIEM integration
Complete Debugging Suite
π Plus Everything
- All 5 logging tiers
- Multi-tab monitoring
- SIEM integration
- WebSocket debugging
- Performance profiling
π― Currently Missing 0 Logs Due to Free Tier Limits
Network requests, deep objects, and advanced debugging are waiting for you in Pro
Unlock Everything for $48 (One-Time)π― Early Adopter Price β’ No subscriptions β’ Lifetime updates
The Real Value of DevTraceShield Pro
Compare what you get vs. what you'd pay elsewhere
π‘οΈ 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not satisfied? Get a full refund within 30 days. No questions asked.
We're confident DevTraceShield will transform your debugging workflow.
π― Early Adopter Price - Increases to $97 soon
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See Your Return on Investment
Calculate how quickly DevTraceShield pays for itself through saved debugging time
Your ROI Summary
Time saved per month: 24 hours β’ Issues resolved faster: 8
DevTraceShield pays for itself after debugging just 1 issue!
No subscriptions β’ Lifetime updates β’ 7-day Pro trial
π§ Built for Modern Development
Enterprise-grade architecture with zero performance impact
β‘ Chrome Extension Architecture
- Manifest V3 compliant
- Service Worker for background processing
- Content script injection on all tabs
- Chrome DevTools Protocol integration
- IndexedDB for efficient log storage
π Performance Optimized
- < 2ms overhead per log
- Circular buffer implementation
- Async batch processing
- Smart memory management
- Zero impact on page load
π Security First
- 100% local data storage
- No external API calls
- Content Security Policy compliant
- Sandboxed execution
- Regular security audits
π Seamless Integration
π Get Early Access to the Beta
Be among the first to test DevTraceShield. Limited spots available for developers who want to shape the future of debugging.
Get Started in 30 Seconds
Install once, capture forever. No configuration needed.
Add to Chrome
Click the button below to add DevTraceShield to Chrome. The Chrome Web Store will open in a new tab.
Pin to Toolbar
Click the puzzle piece icon in Chrome's toolbar and pin DevTraceShield for easy access. You'll see the status indicator turn green.
π’ Status: Active and capturing logs
π Buffer: 0/50,000 logs
That's It! You're Protected
DevTraceShield is now automatically capturing all console logs, network requests, and errors. When you need logs, just click the extension icon.
See It In Action
Watch a 2-minute walkthrough of DevTraceShield in action
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about DevTraceShield
π Is my data really private? Where are logs stored? +
Yes, 100% private. All logs are stored locally in your browser's storage (IndexedDB). No data ever leaves your machine unless you explicitly export it. We don't have servers, we don't collect telemetry, and we can't see your logs. It's technically impossible for us to access your debugging data.
β‘ Will it slow down my application? +
No. DevTraceShield is designed for zero performance impact. We use efficient circular buffers, batch processing, and Web Workers for heavy operations. In our benchmarks, the overhead is less than 0.1% - completely negligible. The extension only activates on tabs you're debugging.
π€ How does it capture logs if Chrome crashes? +
We continuously save logs to browser storage (IndexedDB) which persists even if Chrome crashes. When you restart Chrome, all your logs are still there. We also use service workers to ensure logs are captured even during page transitions and reloads.
π° What's the difference between Free and Pro? +
Free: 500 log limit, single tab, 24-hour retention, JSON export only, basic console logs only.
Pro ($48 one-time): Unlimited logs, multi-tab capture, unlimited retention, all export formats (HAR, CSV, TXT), network request logging, all 5 logging tiers, advanced filtering, and priority support.
The free tier is perfect for trying it out. Most developers upgrade within a week when they realize how much debugging power they're missing.
π Does it work with other browsers? +
Currently Chrome and Chromium-based browsers only (Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera). We're focused on making the Chrome experience perfect before expanding. Firefox version is on our roadmap for Q3 2025.
π§ Can I integrate it with my existing tools? +
Yes! Export logs in various formats:
- HAR files for Chrome DevTools
- JSON for custom processing
- CSV for Excel/Google Sheets
- TXT for simple sharing
Pro users can also use our webhook integration to automatically send logs to your logging infrastructure.
Built by Developers Who Get It
We've been in your shoes, debugging at 3am without logs
DevTraceShield was born from frustration. After countless support tickets where users "forgot" to enable Chrome DevTools logging before issues happened, we knew there had to be a better way.
So we built the tool we wished existed - one that's always on, always capturing, and ready when you need it. No more missed bugs. No more "can you reproduce it with logging on?"
Our Core Principles
Privacy First
Your logs never leave your machine. We can't see them, sell them, or analyze them.
Performance Matters
Built to capture everything without slowing down your application.
Developer Focused
Every feature solves a real problem we've experienced ourselves.
Our Mission
To ensure no developer ever loses critical debugging information again. Because the best time to capture logs is before you need them.
How Many More Bugs Will You Miss Today?
Every minute without DevTraceShield is another potential "sorry, I didn't have logging enabled" conversation
π With DevTraceShield: 0 minutes (you already have the logs)
π΄ Don't Miss Another Bug
π― Pro licenses at $48 Early Adopter Price β’ Regular price $97 β’ Limited time only