Getting Started
aGoDevTools is a complete toolkit for web developers. Inspect, edit, capture, debug, analyze and optimize any website — all from a single Chrome extension.
Installation
- Install aGoDevTools from the Chrome Web Store
- Click the extension icon in the toolbar
- Select any of the 12 available tools
Quick Start
- Open the panel — Click the aGoDevTools icon in the browser toolbar
- Choose a tool — Each tool has its own button in the panel
- Use keyboard shortcuts —
Alt+I for Inspector, Alt+P for Color Picker, Alt+C for Screenshots and more
Tip: Learn the keyboard shortcuts for a faster workflow. Every main tool has its own Alt+key shortcut.
Inspector Alt+I
The Inspector lets you examine any page element in detail. Hover over elements to highlight them and click to see all their information.
Features
- Hover to highlight — Move the cursor over any element to see its dimensions and boundaries
- Computed styles — Click an element to see colors, typography, spacing and more
- Accessibility info — Review ARIA attributes and color contrast
- Live editing — Modify any CSS value directly and see changes instantly
- Copy selector — Copy the element's CSS selector with one click
- Copy styles — Copy all computed styles or just your changes as clean CSS
- Reset changes — Revert to the original state at any time
Live editing: Changes made with the Inspector are temporary and will be lost on page reload. For persistent changes, copy the generated CSS and add it to your stylesheet.
Color Picker Alt+P
Pick colors from any pixel on the page with precision. Includes a 10x magnifier for exact pixel selection.
How to Use
- Activate the Color Picker with
Alt+P or from the panel - Move the cursor over the page — you'll see the 10x magnifier
- Click the desired pixel to capture the color
- The color is shown in three formats: HEX, RGB and HSL
- Click any format to copy it to clipboard
Tip: The 10x magnifier makes it easy to select the exact pixel, especially in gradients or thin borders.
Screenshots Alt+C
Capture screenshots with 4 different modes, suited for any documentation or reporting need.
Capture Modes
| Mode | Description |
| Visible Tab | Instant capture of what's currently visible on screen |
| Full Page | Captures the entire page via auto-scroll stitching |
| Selected Element | Click any element to capture it individually |
| Selected Area | Drag to select a custom rectangular region |
Full Page: The full page mode auto-scrolls and stitches screenshots to generate a complete image of the site, regardless of its length.
Responsive Viewer
Preview your site on multiple devices simultaneously. Check how it looks at different resolutions without leaving your browser.
Included Devices
- iPhone — Popular iPhone models
- iPad — iPad and iPad Pro
- Galaxy — Samsung Galaxy series
- Pixel — Google Pixel
- Desktop — Common desktop resolutions
Custom Sizes
Add your own custom dimensions to test any specific resolution you need.
SEO Analyzer
Instant SEO audit of any page. Identify issues and optimization opportunities in seconds.
Elements Analyzed
| Element | What It Checks |
Title | Presence, length and content of the page title |
Meta Description | Presence and length of the meta description |
Headings | H1/H2 heading structure, correct hierarchy |
Images | Images missing alt attributes for accessibility |
Open Graph | OG tags for social media (og:title, og:image, etc.) |
Canonical | Canonical URL to prevent duplicate content |
Structured Data | Schema.org and JSON-LD structured data |
Viewport | Viewport meta tag for mobile responsiveness |
Assets & Performance
Assets Panel
Browse all resources loaded on the page, organized by type.
- Images — JPG, PNG, SVG, WebP, GIF
- Scripts — JavaScript files
- CSS — Stylesheets
- Media — Video and audio
- Documents — PDFs, Word, Excel and other files
Download resources individually, multi-select, or download all at once.
Performance Metrics
Real-time performance metrics, all color-coded to quickly identify issues.
| Metric | Description |
First Paint | Time until the first visual render |
FCP | First Contentful Paint — first visible content |
DOM Interactive | Time until the DOM is ready for interaction |
TTFB | Time to First Byte — server response time |
DOM Nodes | Total number of DOM nodes |
Resources | Number of loaded resources |
Transfer Size | Total size transferred over the network |
Layout Tools
Ruler & Guides Alt+R
Horizontal and vertical rulers with marks every 10, 50 and 100 pixels. Ideal for verifying alignment and element dimensions on the page.
Grid Overlay
Overlays a 12-column grid with 8px baseline on the page. Perfect for verifying that your design respects the grid system and vertical rhythm.
Spacing Visualizer
Hover over any element to visualize its spacing:
- Yellow — Margin (outer spacing)
- Cyan — Padding (inner spacing)
Quickly identify spacing inconsistencies without opening DevTools.
Font Detector & Code Editor
Font Detector
Lists all fonts used on the page with detailed information:
- Font name and font family
- Weights in use
- Sizes in use
- Colors applied
Code Editor
Inject custom CSS or JavaScript into the page in real time. Changes apply instantly, ideal for:
- Rapidly prototyping style changes
- Testing visual bug fixes
- Experimenting with animations and transitions
- Debugging behavior with custom scripts
Note: Injected changes are temporary and will be lost on page reload. Copy your code before reloading if you want to keep it.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Quickly access the main tools without opening the extension panel.
| Shortcut | Tool | Description |
Alt+I | Inspector | Toggle the element inspector |
Alt+P | Color Picker | Activate the color picker with magnifier |
Alt+C | Screenshots | Open the screenshot capture menu |
Alt+R | Ruler & Guides | Show/hide rulers and guides |
Tip: Shortcuts work on any web page while the extension is active. You don't need to open the panel first.
Privacy & Permissions
100% Local
aGoDevTools runs entirely in your browser. No data is collected, stored or sent to any external server.
- No tracking — No analytics, telemetry or third-party cookies
- No account — No sign-up or login required
- No network — All tools work offline (except loading the page you're inspecting)
- Open source — You can inspect exactly what the extension does
Chrome Permissions
The extension requests only the minimum permissions needed to function:
activeTab — To interact with the current page when you activate a tool scripting — To inject the inspection tools into the page
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it free?
Yes. aGoDevTools is completely free with no limitations. All 12 tools are available from the start.
Does it work on any website?
Yes. It works on any public website. Some internal browser pages (chrome://, about:) have security restrictions that prevent script injection.
Are changes made with the Inspector permanent?
No. All changes are temporary and will be lost on page reload. To save them, use the "Copy changes as CSS" function and add them to your stylesheet.
Can I use the extension without an internet connection?
Yes. All tools run locally in your browser. You only need a connection to load the web page you want to inspect.
Does the extension collect my data?
No. aGoDevTools is 100% local. No data is collected, stored or sent to external servers. No tracking, no analytics, no third-party cookies.
The full page screenshot isn't working correctly. What should I do?
The Full Page mode uses auto-scroll stitching, which can have issues with sites that have sticky elements or scroll-triggered animations. Try temporarily disabling sticky elements or use the "Selected Area" mode as an alternative.
Can I customize the Responsive Viewer devices?
Yes. In addition to the preset devices (iPhone, iPad, Galaxy, Pixel, Desktop), you can add custom sizes with the exact dimensions you need.
Need help?
Contact us at ago.cl/contacto or email [email protected].