> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://octanist.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Octanist Debugger

> Use the Chrome extension to inspect pixel installs, consent state, dataLayer events, and form tracking.

Use the Octanist Debugger Chrome extension when you need to check whether a website is installed correctly.

<Card title="Install Octanist Debugger" href="https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/octanist-debugger/kgdgdbfincmlbiokbiklnbnppjcnppok">
  Open the Chrome Web Store listing.
</Card>

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/octanist/mtmxDnNbBlP0vRFq/images/debugging/octanist-chrome-extension.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=mtmxDnNbBlP0vRFq&q=85&s=d8c44d0ad8e62f643b2748af02436e2d" alt="Octanist Chrome extension debugger" width="1516" height="1196" data-path="images/debugging/octanist-chrome-extension.jpg" />
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## What it checks

The extension can show:

* Whether the Octanist pixel is installed
* The measurement ID and script URL
* Whether the pixel public API loaded
* The current session ID and client ID
* Consent mode and detected consent state
* Google Consent Mode and dataLayer entries
* Detected forms and whether `octa_sid` was injected
* Recent Octanist events

## Support workflow

1. Open the customer website.
2. Open the Octanist Debugger extension.
3. Click **Refresh**.
4. Interact with the consent banner.
5. Submit a test form.
6. Click **Refresh** again.
7. Click **Copy report** and send the report to support.

## Tabs

| Tab       | Use it for                                                                   |
| --------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Overview  | Install status, measurement ID, script source, IDs, and general setup state. |
| Consent   | CMP detection and current granted or denied consent state.                   |
| DataLayer | Visible dataLayer events and Google Consent Mode entries.                    |
| Events    | Octanist event timeline.                                                     |
| Forms     | Form detection and `octa_sid` coverage.                                      |

## Privacy

The extension runs locally in the browser. Reports are only copied when you click **Copy report**. Form payload values and sensitive keys are redacted before they appear in the report.