What the Fetch

What the Fetch is a Chrome extension that records browser evidence to help developers investigate failures.

What the Fetch helps developers investigate browser failures using captured browser evidence. Users can choose a page, record an issue, and inspect network requests, response bodies, console messages, and performance observations. It runs in a Chrome side panel or a wider workbench, and connects to AI models like Groq, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google Gemini or an included AI allowance. Users can export data to HAR, cURL, Postman collections, and investigation reports. It keeps recordings locally in the Chrome profile and requires user approval before state-changing browser actions.

What the Fetch at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: Chrome extension
Pricing: Freemium
Released: October 2026
Category: AI coding tool
Website: Chrome Web Store

Key features

Record and inspect browser evidence
Inspect network requests and response bodies
View console messages and performance observations
Connect Groq, OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google Gemini
Export HAR, cURL, and Postman collections
Review approvals before state-changing browser actions

Use it for

Investigate browser failures using captured evidence
Ask AI to explain application failures
Export investigation reports and portable recordings

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