Exception Autocapture
PostHog
Popularity
92%
Usage across websites
File Size
13.33 KB
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Load Time
33.72ms
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Execution Time
1.59ms
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No Known Security Risks
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Description
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This script, `exception-autocapture.js`, is a specific module within the PostHog JavaScript SDK designed for robust error monitoring. Its core function is to passively listen for and capture any unhandled JavaScript errors that occur within the browser environment, including errors triggered by `window.onerror` and unhandled promise rejections via `window.onunhandledrejection`. Upon detecting an error, the script automatically collects critical information such as the error message, the full stack trace, and relevant contextual data (e.g., current URL, user agent, potentially user identity if set). This collected error data is then sent asynchronously to the PostHog backend, where it can be aggregated, analyzed, and visualized by website owners. This allows for proactive identification and debugging of issues impacting user experience without requiring developers to manually instrument error logging throughout their codebase. The script operates entirely client-side, running in the user's browser to intercept errors as they happen. It integrates seamlessly with other PostHog analytics features, enabling a holistic view of user behavior correlated with application health and stability.
Key Features
Core functionalities and capabilities of this resource
- Automatic Error Capture
- JavaScript Exception Monitoring
- Stack Trace Collection
- Contextual Error Reporting
- Application Stability Monitoring
- Unhandled Promise Rejection Capture
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