Open web console in javascript

Question

Is it possible to open the client's web console in javascript (CTRL+SHIFT+K on Firefox)? Define the size, the position, else?

Thank you

You just said that you only have to press Ctrl+Shift+K, so it appears to be possible indeed? — Bergi
– Bergi, Commented Jan 8, 2018 at 17:21
@Bergi simulating those keypresses through JavaScript won't open the client's console, though — Jonah
– Jonah, Commented Jan 8, 2018 at 17:26
I honestly hope not. I wouldn't want a malicious site to be able to force my dev tools open or try to trick my mother into thinking that all those console error messages mean that she has a virus and that she needs to provide her CC details right now. — zero298
– zero298, Commented Jan 8, 2018 at 17:31

Van Boughner · Accepted Answer · 2018-01-08 17:24:52Z

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I haven't heard of this being possible, and I couldn't find anything in a recent search about how to do it either. I did find another stackoverflow conversation about something similar here: Can I programmatically open the devtools from a Google Chrome extension?

From that, I surmise that if it's not possible from a browser extension, it seems even less likely to be possible from plain JavaScript.

answered Jan 8, 2018 at 17:24

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