# Install Telescope for local debugging

> Telescope is a dev dependency. The default gate should not let the public open /telescope.

- URL: https://laravel-vuejs.space/laravel-telescope-dev-only
- Author: Anass Ez-zouaine (https://laravel-vuejs.space/author/anass-ez-zouaine)
- Published: 2026-10-11
- Topics: Laravel, VueJs, Tooling

People searching “Laravel Telescope Vue” install it in production to watch Inertia requests. It records request bodies. That includes passwords if you are not careful, and it is a second app on your URL. Keep it local.

> **TL;DR**
>
> -   Telescope is a dev dependency.
> -   The default gate should not let the public open /telescope.
> -   Do not return true for every user so a Vue admin link can open it.
> -   Do not require Telescope without `--dev` and then try to prune it later.
>
> **Who it's for:** Laravel + Vue developers
>
> **Applies to:** Laravel 13 · Vue 3

## The fix

```shell
composer require laravel/telescope --dev
php artisan telescope:install
php artisan migrate
```

The published `TelescopeServiceProvider` gates `viewTelescope`. Leave that gate on `local`. Do not return true for every user so a Vue admin link can open it.

Inertia requests show up as HTTP requests. You can see the props and the session. That is useful on your machine. It is not a product feature, and the Vue page should not iframe it.

## What to avoid

> **Gotcha**
>
> Do not require Telescope without `--dev` and then try to prune it later. Do not register it in every environment because CI was missing the provider. CI does not need the UI.

## FAQ

**Q: How do I install Telescope for local debugging?**

Telescope is a dev dependency. The default gate should not let the public open /telescope.

**Q: What goes wrong with Laravel Telescope Vue?**

Many developers install it in production to watch Inertia requests. Do not return true for every user so a Vue admin link can open it.