Debugger Panel

The debugger panel provides real-time inspection of node state during development and testing.

Opening the Debugger

Right-click the main menu button (hamburger icon, top-right of the navigation bar) and pick Debugger from the context menu. The entry is checkable — its check mark mirrors whether the debugger dock is currently visible. (Pre-makeover the debugger had its own bug-icon button in the header; it moved into the menu's right-click context menu as part of the Activity Header Makeover so the header reserves its always-visible slots for identity and AI status.)

Docking Modes

The debugger supports two modes:

Floating Mode (Default)

• Independent window that can be positioned anywhere
• Has a 2px border for visual clarity
• Can be maximized using the maximize button or double-clicking the title bar
• Drag the title bar to move the window

Docked Mode

• Click the tuck button to dock the panel to the right side of the main window
• Darker background distinguishes it from the main content
• Takes up space within the main window frame
• Useful when you want debugger always visible alongside main UI

Title Bar Controls

Debug Sections

Click any section button to expand/collapse that section:

• Main - Core node status
• Identity - Node identity and birth certificate
• Comms Channel - Active communication channels
• Comms Carrier - UDP carrier status
• Services - Service level manager state
• Key Store - Cryptographic key status
• Local Addresses - Network interface addresses
• Pairing - Peer pairing status
• Local Identity - Identity verification
• Discovery Client - LAN discovery status

Scrollable Content

When many sections are expanded, the content becomes scrollable. The title bar remains fixed at the top for easy access to controls.

Tips

• Use Expand All to quickly see everything, then collapse individual sections you don't need
• In docked mode, the debugger shares screen space with the main window - useful for side-by-side monitoring
• Double-click the title bar in floating mode to quickly maximize for detailed inspection