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Open Inspector

Open Inspector

Hover any website, get its design system. No permissions.

118upvotes
Launched October 2, 2026

About Open Inspector

Open Inspector is a free, open-source browser extension designed for developers, designers, and anyone interested in understanding a website’s design system. Unlike many tools in this space, it operates entirely locally without requiring permissions or making network requests, ensuring user privacy and security. Users can hover over any webpage to inspect its layout, styles, colors, typography, and assets, then export these design tokens for use in their own projects. Its simplicity and transparency make it particularly appealing for those who prioritize privacy and ease of use in their workflow. Open Inspector's open-source nature and no-login requirement also foster community collaboration and accessibility, making it a versatile tool for a wide range of users, from frontend developers to UX designers.

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Pros

  • ✓Zero permissions and no network requests, prioritizing user privacy
  • ✓Open-source with transparent codebase and community involvement
  • ✓Easy to use with a hover-based interface for quick inspection
  • ✓Exports design tokens for seamless integration into design systems
  • ✓No account or subscription required, completely free

Cons

  • ✗Limited features compared to more comprehensive design tools
  • ✗May lack advanced inspection capabilities found in paid alternatives
  • ✗Relies on browser extension, which might have compatibility issues with some browsers or updates

Use Cases

1Quickly inspecting and understanding a website’s layout and styles
2Exporting design tokens to build consistent design systems
3Privacy-focused development and design without exposing data to third parties
4Learning from existing websites’ design systems for inspiration
5Collaborative open-source projects requiring transparent inspection tools
6Creating documentation or style guides based on live websites

Pricing

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Quick Info

Upvotes118
Comments4
Launched10/2/2026

Topics

Chrome ExtensionsOpen SourceDeveloper ToolsGitHub

Makers

Patryk Lasek

Patryk Lasek

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