# RudderStack Assistant

We are excited to announce the RudderStack Assistant, a browser extension for Chrome and Firefox that transforms how you debug and validate your JavaScript SDK implementation. It provides instant visibility into your RudderStack setup directly in your browser.

Why RudderStack Assistant?

Debugging SDK implementations has traditionally required waiting 1-5 minutes for events to appear in the dashboard, piecing together information from browser’s developer tools, or filing support tickets for complex issues. The RudderStack Assistant eliminates these friction points by providing real-time feedback in under one second.

Key features

Real-time event monitoring: See events the moment they fire with full payload inspection, filtering by event type, and visual status indicators.
SDK health dashboard: Instantly view SDK version, write key, data plane URL, installation type (CDN vs NPM), and CSP compatibility.
Destination and plugin visibility: Monitor device-mode destination status and debug configuration issues without leaving your browser.
SDK injection: Test RudderStack JavaScript SDK on any website without code changes — ideal for evaluation, prototyping, and demos.
One-click debug export: Export comprehensive debug data including SDK state, events, and logs to streamline support communication.

Installation

All data processing occurs locally in your browser. The extension does not transmit captured events or SDK information to external servers.

Get started

Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons.
Navigate to any website with the RudderStack JavaScript SDK installed.
Open the extension to instantly view your SDK configuration, health status, and real-time events.
Use the Events tab to monitor event payloads as they fire, or the Overview tab to inspect destinations and plugins.
Export debug data with one click to share with your team or RudderStack support.

Resources

See the following guides for detailed instructions on using the extension: