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Claude DevTools

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The missing DevTools for Claude Code. Reads session logs and reconstructs a visual timeline of every file read, tool call, diff applied, and token consumed. Local desktop app, read-only.

2,978 starsMIT (commercial OK)FreeQuick setup

Finally, observability for Claude Code sessions. See exactly what Claude did, how many tokens it burned, and which files it touched — without modifying Claude Code itself.

Developers who want to understand and optimize their Claude Code usage. Useful for debugging unexpected behavior, tracking token costs, and reviewing what Claude changed.

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https://github.com/matt1398/claude-devtools

By matt1398

How to Get It

Option 1: Claude Desktop App (Code Mode)Click the + button next to the prompt box → PluginsAdd plugin. Search and click Install. Skills work in Claude Code only.
CostFree

Trust Signals Automated Scan

Stars2,978Contributors17Last updated2026-04-05LicenseMIT (OK for commercial use)Known CVEsNone found

Data & Access

Data processingPrompts sent to Anthropic API. Enterprise/Team plans exclude training.

Community Pulse Active

Discussed on Hacker News, Reddit

16 mentions across 2 sources

Reviewer notes

Automated Scan review. These are observations, not a security certification.

Read-only tool. Only reads local session logs. No network calls. No modification of Claude Code. Available via brew cask.

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Evaluation

Ease of Use
4/5
Versatility
3/5
Reliability
4/5
Security
5/5
Overall score3.90 / 5.00 SolidEvaluatedApr 2026

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