node.js - Can I get node --inspect to open Chrome automatically

Question

In the new versions of node, node-inspector is built in and can be fired using the command node --inspect index.js. However, this always provides a command line with the address you have to plug into the address bar. I know this may not be the most "secure" but is there a way to eliminate that copy and paste step?

Answer 1

In Chrome 60+ there is an item "Open dedicated DevTools for Node" in chrome://inspect/#devices url, (as well as Node.js icon in DevTools while Node is running). The opened inspect window will connect to Node.js as soon as it starts or restarts, so there is no need to open it manually each time.