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Pointer

Pointer

Cursor-driven element inspection for DevTools workflow

Website chromewebstore.google.com
Overview

What it is

Pointer enhances Chrome's built-in element inspector with a persistent, intuitive DOM navigation tool that stays active while you work.

Intent

I need it when

Find and highlight all elements matching a specific CSS selector pattern

Pro feature allows pressing 'f' to enter CSS selector search mode, which highlights all matching elements in real-time on the page

Edit HTML attributes and execute JavaScript on selected elements without switching to DevTools

Pro features enable inline attribute editing (/ key) to add attributes and classes directly on the page, and a JavaScript console (;) that executes commands with the selected element as context

Inspect multiple DOM elements quickly without repeatedly reactivating the inspector tool

Pointer keeps the element inspector active between selections, allowing users to navigate the DOM using arrow keys or click to select multiple elements without the tool turning off after each selection, unlike Chrome's default DevTools inspector

Manipulate DOM structure directly on the page during development or debugging

Pointer supports cut, copy, paste, delete, and duplicate (Cmd/Ctrl+D) operations on elements with full undo/redo support, allowing rapid DOM modifications without opening DevTools

Understand element spacing, layout, and visual hierarchy while inspecting a webpage

Pointer displays color-coded box model overlays showing margin, padding, and content areas, plus a built-in ruler (Alt key) that measures pixel distances between selected and hovered elements

Drop

Not a fit when

  • User needs to inspect elements in non-Chrome browsers; Pointer is Chrome-only
  • User requires persistent DevTools integration across browser restarts without re-enabling the extension
  • User needs to inspect elements in iframes or shadow DOM with full native support
  • User works exclusively with static HTML and has no need for interactive element selection
  • User requires advanced performance profiling or network inspection beyond element inspection
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Pricing

Freemium with in-app purchases for Pro features View pricing