You open Chrome, start debugging a bug, inspect a layout, check an API response, and test a color — all within the first ten minutes of your day. Sound familiar? Developers live inside their browser. It is basically a second IDE at this point. But most people are still using Chrome without any extensions, which is like coding without autocomplete. You can do it, but why would you? The right Chrome extensions can save you real time, reduce the mental load, and make your workflow noticeably smoother. So here are the top 5 Chrome extensions every developer should know — tried, practical, and genuinely useful. What Are Chrome Extensions (and Why Should Developers Care)? Chrome extensions are small programs that plug into your browser and add features that are not there by default. They can change how pages look, add new tools, or help you inspect and analyze things on any website.…