What is @sentry/types?
The @sentry/types package provides TypeScript definitions for Sentry's JavaScript SDK. It includes types for Sentry's configuration options, event objects, and various interfaces used within Sentry's SDKs. This package is primarily used by developers to ensure type safety and autocompletion when working with Sentry in a TypeScript environment.
What are @sentry/types's main functionalities?
Event Interface
Defines the structure of an event that can be sent to Sentry. This includes the event's ID, level, timestamp, platform, and SDK information.
{
event_id: string;
level: 'error' | 'warning' | 'info' | 'debug';
timestamp: number;
platform: string;
sdk: {
name: string;
version: string;
};
}
Options Interface
Specifies the options for configuring the Sentry SDK. This includes the DSN (Data Source Name), breadcrumb limits, debug mode, integrations, and a beforeSend hook for event manipulation.
{
dsn: string;
maxBreadcrumbs: number;
debug: boolean;
integrations: Integration[];
beforeSend: (event: Event) => Event | null;
}
Breadcrumb Interface
Describes a breadcrumb, which is a snapshot of data that describes what happened before an event. This includes the timestamp, message, category, level, and any additional data.
{
timestamp: number;
message: string;
category: string;
level: 'critical' | 'error' | 'warning' | 'info' | 'debug';
data: Record<string, any>;
}
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