launch-editor-middleware simplifies debugging frontend applications. Acting as middleware for development servers (like Webpack Dev Server or Vite), it helps open source files directly in your code editor from the browser or terminal. Simply clicking on a file path in the console or within a supported overlay automatically launches the associated editor at the correct line and column. This streamlines workflows, saving precious time and improving developer experience by eliminating manual file searching.
The npm package launch-editor-middleware had an initial flurry of releases in January 2018. Release frequency declined substantially following 2018, with intermittent releases occurring mostly in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. There was a peak of two releases in August and September of 2022 and September and June of 2024, respectively. Months with releases appear to be trending.
Launch-editor-middleware downloads show a fluctuating trend. Peaking in March 2024, downloads remained high through 2024, then stabilized in early 2025. June 2025 saw a spike, followed by a decrease in July and a significant drop in August 2025, likely due to incomplete data for the current month.
