A system for managing messages on a queue is provided comprising a first module operable to read a plurality of messages from the queue and a second module operable to display the plurality of messages from the queue. A method of viewing messaging service messages is also provided. The method comprising selecting a host computer, selecting a queue supported by the messaging service, reading a message from the queue, and displaying a content of the message. Also provided is a method of testing an application which generates messages, comprising running the test application, generating a message by the test application, posting the message to a queue, selecting the queue, and reading the message on the queue to verify whether the test application is operating properly.