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Is Devel module's dsm() function available in page.html.twig? If it is not available, is there a way to make it available?

I am able to use dsm() in .theme file but not in page.html.twig.

I am aware of dump() function in .twig. dump() is similar to var_dump() of php and the output is not as clean as Devel module's dsm() function.

Using dsm() or dpr() in page.html.twig causes error and site does not load.

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  • I don't personally know the answer to your question, but have a look here: drupal.org/node/1805526
    – Sifro
    Dec 22, 2013 at 23:35
  • @Sifro I am aware of dump() function but it is not very clean.
    – 15dk51
    Dec 23, 2013 at 17:18
  • Yeah I know, but comment #4 says "You can also use kpr, dpr, dsm, etc. if devel module for D8 is downloaded and enabled. psynaptic took care of that" Haven't verified it though
    – Sifro
    Dec 23, 2013 at 19:34

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Why not just do it in hook_preprocess_page() instead.

<?php
function MYMODULE_preprocess_page(&$variables) {
  dpm($variables);
}
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  • As per your suggestion, in the absence of dpm() and dsm() in page.html.twig I used it in my theme's .theme file inside function hook_preprocess_page(&$variables) { dsm($variables);}
    – 15dk51
    Dec 24, 2013 at 5:02
  • The only problem with this approach is if you are debugging a view template or block template. I guess you could use their respective hooks. But I think the better way of doing it is using @Cottser's approach.
    – Jorge Calderon
    Aug 7, 2018 at 16:05
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The Kint submodule in Devel 8.x now provides Kint debugging functionality in Twig templates.

{{ kint() }}
{{ kint(variable_one, variable_two) }}

Enjoy! Screenshots and a bit more info here: https://drupal.org/node/2218949

And I want to add that I hope the contrib space in 8.x ends up with tons of debugging options, for example I'm looking forward to seeing Ladybug implemented!

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  • If you don't mind me asking, how is Ladybug better, why would it be your choice over Kint?
    – Raveren
    Dec 17, 2014 at 7:33
  • Kint is fantastic, and I was happy to spend time working on the Kint/Twig integration for the Devel Drupal 8 module :) I never said Ladybug was better, I just think it's always nice to have more options!
    – Cottser
    Dec 17, 2014 at 11:40
  • Hey, thanks for the kind words and putting up with Kint's terrible means of integration :)
    – Raveren
    Dec 17, 2014 at 17:04
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Use twig method for debugging. first go to sites/default/services.yml

and set debug:true

then you can use twig method for debugging.

{{ dump(attributes) }}

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