Dev extensions reload

Reload enabled development extensions

Dev Extensions Reload

Dev Extensions Reload is a Chrome extension designed specifically for extension developers. It allows you to quickly reload enabled unpacked extensions directly from any tab using a customizable shortcut (default Alt-Z) or via the context menu. This tool speeds up the development process by letting you reload only enabled extensions, and if the Options page is open, it will restart that as well.

Additional features include the ability to reload the active tab, which is particularly useful for content script extension development, and an option to disable the reload feature from the context menu if preferred. Note that reloading will close the background debugger window due to Chrome API limitations. The extension source code is openly available on GitHub, encouraging transparency and community contributions.

Manifest V2 Extension Developer Tools Productivity
By:
Mykhailo Onikiienko
Users:
199 16
Rating:
4.91
(11)
Version:
1.1 Last updated: 2015-04-27
Creation date:
2015-04-27
Risk:
Moderate risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • management
  • contextMenus
  • storage
  • tabs
Size:
14.59KB
Email:
mi*****@gmail.com
URLs:
Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Chrome Web Store
Updated:
15 hours ago

User reviews

Really useful!!. Thanks
by Ch*****, 2022-01-23

Works as described. Thanks for creating this. It's really useful.
by Na*****, 2021-09-20

Very helpful, could be even better if it reloads when clicking on the extension icon also
by Ga*****, 2021-07-27
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Risk impact
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Dev extensions reload requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Chrome extension may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Chrome extension reputation on Chrome Web Store, the amount of time the Chrome extension has been around, and other signals about the Chrome extension. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Chrome extension.

Dev extensions reload has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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