# Should debug nodes be capable of passing the message forwards?

**URL:** <https://discourse.nodered.org/t/should-debug-nodes-be-capable-of-passing-the-message-forwards/95044>\
**Category:** Core Development\
**Created:** [1 February 2025 12:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/should-debug-nodes-be-capable-of-passing-the-message-forwards/95044 "2025-02-01T12:19:20Z")\
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**Author:** ![Steve-Mcl](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/steve-mcl/32/4826_2.png) [@Steve-Mcl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Steve-Mcl)\
**Post date:** [1 February 2025 12:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/should-debug-nodes-be-capable-of-passing-the-message-forwards/95044/2 "2025-02-01T12:42:01Z")

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A pass through debug has been on my wish list for some time (I've commented on this several times e.g: [Custom node appearance and event handlers. Proof on concept: Inline Gauge - #12 by Steve-Mcl](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/custom-node-appearance-and-event-handlers-proof-on-concept-inline-gauge/83001/12)) but there was push back due to loss of button. Personally I think it's time for a rethink on input or button/output or button exclusivity.

A promising new node log-io had this inline mode ([[Announce] node-red-log-io - #21 by Steve-Mcl](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-log-io/94733/21)) but the author removed it as they were unsure of its value. I explained how it is a benefit for larger payloads (to avoid cloning) and the author is considering adding it back in.

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