Browser Real-time Artificial Intelligence Debugger, BRAID - A Real-Time AI Debugger for Frontend Development

© 2026 Benjamin-RR. All Rights Reserved.

BRAID is an innovative IDE extension that provides real-time, AI-powered error detection and fix suggestions directly within your development environment. It seamlessly connects your local development projects (e.g., running on localhost:3000) to the BRAID extension installed in your IDE (VS Code or Cursor), accelerating the debugging process by up to 10-15x compared to manual LLM prompting.

What BRAID Does

BRAID captures browser error logs from your local projects and delivers inline fix suggestions in your IDE based on stack traces, file contexts, and AI-processed analysis. It automatically detects your project's framework, dependencies, versions, and organization—supporting 76+ frameworks with smart React Server Components (RSC) detection. BRAID creates project-aware context for highly accurate LLM prompts and fixes, identifying framework patterns and function declarations to ensure precise error detection and targeted suggestions.

Key Benefits:

• Real-time debugging - Get instant AI-powered fix suggestions as errors occur
• Project-aware - Automatically understands your framework, dependencies, and code structure
• Privacy-first - No data storage unless you opt-in for product improvement
• Smart caching - Repeated errors don't consume queries, saving resources
• Multi-project support - Debug multiple local instances simultaneously
• Visual diffs - See exactly what changes with intuitive red/green highlights

Quick Start Guide

1. Register Your Account

Visit https://www.benjamin-rr.com/shop/braid and click "Register" to create your account.

2. Choose Your Plan

Select a plan that fits your needs:

• Free: $0/month - 10 queries/day
• Basic: $10/month - 200 queries/day
• Pro: $25/month - 500 queries/day
• Enterprise: $150/month - 3,000 queries/day (up to 15 users)

Note: Free plans only require username, password, and email. Paid plans require payment via Stripe.

3. Complete Checkout

Fill out the checkout form with your username, email, and password. For paid plans, complete payment through Stripe's secure checkout. Your account credentials are immediately authorized after registration.

4. Login to BRAID Extension

1. Open Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P)
2. Run "BRAID: Login"
3. Enter your username and password from the checkout process

5. Add BRAID to Your Project and Start Debugging! 🎉

Add this single script to your HTML:

<script src="http://localhost:3027/braid-client.js"></script>

6. Configure Target URLs (Optional)

By default, BRAID monitors localhost:3000. You can set custom target URLs in the extension settings, or configure multiple localhost URLs if you have multiple IDE instances and projects running simultaneously.

You're ready to debug! BRAID will automatically detect errors and provide inline fix suggestions in your IDE.

Features

Core Functionality

• Real-Time AI Debugging - Captures browser error logs and delivers inline fix suggestions based on stack traces and file contexts
• Project-Aware Context - Automatically detects frameworks (76+), dependencies, versions, and project structure
• Inline Fix Suggestions - Structured recommendations with visual diffs (red/green highlights) for easy review
• Multi-Project Support - Run and debug multiple local instances simultaneously across IDE windows
• Smart Caching - Stores error responses locally to instantly reuse for identical issues, reducing query usage
• Privacy-First Design - No data stored on servers unless you opt-in for product improvement

User Interface

• Error Message History - View historical errors grouped by type with timestamps and fix suggestions
• Usage Statistics - Track queries used, remaining for the day, queries saved via caching, and current subscription plan
• Settings Customization - Adjust target URLs, set custom queries, modify cache size, enable auto-start detection, and more
• Multi-File Navigation - UI for navigating multi-file changes with accept/reject all options

Advanced Capabilities

• Multi-IDE Compatibility - Fully supports VS Code and Cursor IDEs
• LLM Integration - Utilizes 7 advanced LLMs from GPT and Google for robust, high-accuracy suggestions
• Self-Improvement - Opt-in feedback on suggestions drives continuous improvement
• Version Management - Self-managed versioning ensures compatibility across all versions

Pricing

All plans are per month. Annual subscriptions receive a 10% discount.

• Free: $0 - 10 queries/day, limited to 1 user per IP address
• Basic: $10 - 200 queries/day, single-user only
• Pro: $25 - 500 queries/day, single-user only
• Enterprise: $150 - 3,000 queries/day, supports up to 15 users
  • Booster Packs: +$120 each - adds +3,000 queries and +15 users (unlimited packs available)

Referral Program

All BRAID users receive a free referral link. For every unique new user who purchases $5 or more from your referral link, you'll receive a $5 discount on your next month's invoice. Learn more about our referral program.

Privacy & Data

BRAID emphasizes privacy with no data storage unless you opt-in. When you opt-in:

• 100% project privacy - No data shared with external LLM providers like ChatGPT or Google
• Projected 60x+ speeds - Higher accuracy for domain-specific fixes
• Faster improvements - More participants enable support for the latest framework releases
• Full control - Delete all your data at any time, with data stored via hashed encrypted user-IDs for added anonymity

All user data (error history, settings) is stored locally per developer in your IDE, supporting Windows, Linux, and macOS.

How It Works

1. Error Capture - The client script automatically captures console errors, warnings, unhandled rejections, and custom errors
2. AI Processing - Errors are analyzed using advanced LLMs with project context (framework, dependencies, stack traces)
3. Fix Suggestions - Structured recommendations appear in your IDE with visual diffs showing exact changes
4. Smart Caching - Identical errors are cached locally, saving queries and providing instant responses

Troubleshooting

Proxy Server Not Starting

• Check if port 3027 is available
• Ensure all dependencies are installed
• Check console for error messages

Client Script Not Connecting

• Verify proxy server is running on correct port
• Check browser console for connection errors
• Ensure the script tag is correctly added to your HTML

No Errors Detected

• Verify client script is loaded in your browser
• Check browser console for BRAID initialization messages
• Ensure your target URL matches your running project

Support

For support, licensing inquiries, or questions:

• Email: benjaminrobertrussell@gmail.com
• Website: https://www.benjamin-rr.com
• Shop: https://www.benjamin-rr.com/shop/braid

License

BRAID IDE Extension - Proprietary License

Copyright (c) 2026 Benjamin R. Russell. All rights reserved.

This software and associated documentation files (the "Software") are proprietary and confidential. Unauthorized copying, modification, distribution, or use of this Software, via any medium, is strictly prohibited.

"Browser Real-time Artificial Intelligence Debugger" (BRAID) are claimed trademarks of Benjamin R. Russell. This Software is available through Benjamin-RR.com.

For full license terms, see the LICENSE file in this repository.

For developers contributing to BRAID extension development, see the Development Guide.