Embedded Browser
Preview your local dev server with a full browser — URL bar, tabs, back/forward, and refresh controls.
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Why You Need This
How this feature boosts your daily productivity
Alt-tabbing between your terminal and Chrome to see changes is the most common productivity leak in frontend development. The embedded browser shows your dev server right next to your code and terminal. See changes instantly, navigate your app, and manage multiple preview tabs — all without leaving 1DevTool. Your development loop tightens from seconds to milliseconds.
How It Works
Get started in 4 simple steps
Set Your URL
Enter your local dev server URL or set a default per project. The browser loads your app instantly.
Navigate & Test
Use back, forward, and refresh controls. Open multiple tabs for different routes or states.
Debug with DevTools
Right-click or use the keyboard shortcut to open Chrome DevTools. Inspect elements, network, and console.
Iterate Rapidly
See code changes reflected in the browser without switching windows. Your dev loop stays inside 1DevTool.
Without 1DevTool
The manual way vs. the 1DevTool way
The Hard Way
The 1DevTool Way
Key Capabilities
Everything included with Embedded Browser
Why It Matters
The productivity impact of having browser preview built into your workspace
Tighter Dev Loop
See changes instantly without alt-tabbing to Chrome. Your code, terminal, and preview live in one window.
Built-in DevTools
Full Chrome DevTools for network, console, and DOM inspection. Debug without switching apps.
Multi-Tab Preview
Preview multiple routes or states simultaneously. Compare the login page and dashboard side by side.
Per-Project URLs
Each project remembers its default preview URL. Switch projects and the browser loads the right dev server.
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Ready to boost your workflow?
Download 1DevTool for free and experience Embedded Browser along with 48 other features — all in one app.