Extension Development - Auto Reloader

Extension Developers - Say hello to automatic extension updates as you develop!

No more manually reloading your unpacked extensions, or clicking buttons to reflect code updates during extension development.

✅ Instant Updates: Our tool watches for changes in your source code and automatically reloads your extension and the active browser tab, ensuring you always have your extension updated. ✅ Streamlined Workflow: By eliminating the manual work, you can maintain your development flow, making the process as smooth as working on a regular web development project. ✅ Simple Integration: Quick setup process for immediate use in your development routine. ✅ Advanced Compatibility: Designed with modern development practices in mind, our tool supports TypeScript and integrates seamlessly with Vite, accommodating your preferred tech stack and workflows. ✅ Customizable and Flexible: Tailor the auto-reloader to fit your project's specific needs by customizing the WebSocket server port and adjusting the build configuration to include your service worker and content scripts.

This extensions companion NPM package is available at https://www.npmjs.com/package/vite-plugin-extension-reloader, but don't worry this information is also given to you when you run the extension.

The extension works by leveraging websocket communication to communicate your Vite build progress with this extension, which then reloads the target extension for you (the extension you are developing).

So developers - Don't let manual work slow down your extension development any longer.