How to use the command webinspectord (with examples)
- Osx
- December 25, 2023
The webinspectord command relays commands between Web Inspector and remote targets like WKWebView. It is not meant to be invoked manually and is typically launched automatically when needed.
Use case 1: Start the daemon
Code:
webinspectord
Motivation:
The motivation for starting the webinspectord daemon is to enable the communication between Web Inspector and remote targets like WKWebView. This allows for remote debugging and inspection of web content in WKWebView.
Explanation:
There are no arguments required for this use case. Simply launching the webinspectord command starts the daemon, which sets up the necessary communication channels between the Web Inspector and the remote targets.
Example output:
2021-08-10 10:15:34.123 webinspectord[1234:5678] WebInspector daemon started
Conclusion:
In this article, we have explored the use case of starting the webinspectord daemon. This daemon acts as a relay between Web Inspector and remote targets like WKWebView. By launching the daemon, you can facilitate remote debugging and inspection of web content in WKWebView. However, it’s important to note that the webinspectord command should not be invoked manually and is typically started automatically when needed.
