Live Server Web Extension

Makes your existing server live. This is a browser extension that helps you to live reload feature for dynamic pages

Live Server Web Extension for Dynamic Pages

"Live Server Web Extension" is a browser extension that enhances your existing server with live reload capabilities for dynamic content. It works seamlessly with PHP, Node.js, ASPNET, and more, requiring the Live Server extension for VSCode (v3.0.0+). This open-source tool does not collect any data, ensuring privacy while improving your development workflow. For setup instructions, visit the official GitHub page.

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By: ritwickdey

Users: 200,000+

Rating: 4.05

(62)

Version: 2.0.0 (Last updated: 2024-12-26)

Creation date: 2018-05-18

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage

Host permissions:

http://*/*
https://*/*

Size: 29.09K

Email: ri*****@outlook.com

Ranking

# 1,521 ▲ 13

Other rankings

#1687 in Developer Tools ▼ 2

#1 in live keyword 78

#1 in server keyword 26

#40 in setup keyword 47 ▼ 2

#136 in website usage keyword 39 ▲ 28

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Extension summary

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Live Server - Makes your existing server live - this is a Web Extension that helps you to live reload feature for dynamic content (PHP, Node.js, ASPNET -- Whatever, it doesn't matter).

This extension is for Live Server (VSCode Extension - required v3.0.0+).

You have to install Live Server extension for vscode in order to use this Add On.

Follow this link to setup : https://github.com/ritwickdey/live-server-web-extension#setup

Note: This is an open source project and it doesn't collect any data.

Demo : https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ritwickdey/live-server-web-extension/master/img/screenshots/live-server-web-extension.gif

User reviews

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Pros

Very useful
Works great with various frameworks (e.g., Django, Tailwind)
Automatically reloads files, making development easier
Fast performance
Good for use with PHP files

Cons

No instructions or documentation provided
Doesn't work with localhost or specific addresses
Issues with serving index.php as the root file, leading to download instead of display
Need for basic HTML structure for proper functionality

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