# TOOLSThis directory contains debugging and investigation tools for V8.The contents are regularly mirrored to <http://v8.dev/tools>.## Local DevelopmentFor local development you have to start a local webserver under <http://localhost:8000>:``` cd tools/; npm install; ws;```## Local Symbol ServerThe system-analyzer can symbolize profiles for local binaries by running alocal symbol server``` cd tools/; ws --stack system-analyzer/lws-middleware.js lws-static cors;```Note that the local symbol server will run `nm` and `objdump` and has access toyour files.