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5 examples of software tools that replaced the IDE
5 examples of software tools that stole IDE jobs this year. Keep the editor open. Run Scan, DevTools MCP, jbcontext, a container, and Warp CLI beside it.
Chrome inspect devices fails until USB debugging is on
chrome inspect devices stays empty until USB debugging is on. Tick Discover USB devices, plug a data cable, then click Inspect on the listed phone tab.
IntelliJ MCP router-only keeps agent tools off the prompt
IntelliJ MCP router-only hides debugger tools behind execute_tool. Turn the mode on, install ij-debugger for Claude Code, and prove a debug step still lands.
Open Console Chrome with Ctrl Shift J not I
Open console chrome with Ctrl+Shift+J, not last panel. Land on a working prompt for this tab, skip Elements, and stop clicking the Console tab after F12.
React Dev Tools Firefox still hides the Components tab
Get react dev tools firefox showing Components and Profiler. Install the AMO add-on, open a React page, reload, then find the tabs in the Toolbox not Console.
This react rerender tool flashes the guilty component
A react rerender tool paints a purple outline on the guilty memoized child. Drop the script before React, click once, then leave that Profiler closed.
Over-Defensive AI Code Is the Hangover After Vibe Coding
Over-defensive AI code is the hangover after vibe coding. Cut silent defaults and empty catch blocks at one trust boundary so real failures stay visible.