Live Server Web Extension

Makes your existing server live. This is a browser extension that helps you to live reload feature for dynamic pages
What is Live Server Web Extension?
Live Server Web Extension is a solution designed to make your existing server live. This Chrome extension supports live reloading aspect for dynamic pages, irrespective of their platform, be it PHP, Node.js, or ASPNET. Serving as an extension to Live Server for VSCode, it requires the same for operation.
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Extension stats

Users: 200,000+
Rating: 4.03 (61)
Version: 1.4.0 (Last updated: 2021-05-02)
Creation date: 2018-05-18
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 439.30K

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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

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

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Very useful for reloading web pages quickly during development.
  • Works well with various frameworks like Tailwind and Django.
  • Helps monitor PHP files and avoid manual refreshes.
Cons
  • Lacks clear instructions for use.
  • Does not work with localhost or specific root files like index.php.
  • Can be frustrating if basic HTML structure is missing.
Most mentioned
  • No instructions. Doesn't work.
  • Best extension ever.
  • Exactly what I was looking for.
Recent reviews
Very useful.
by Abhilash Abhinandan, 2024-08-29
by Vinicius Mayoneto, 2024-08-13
Very Good And Useful
by Ibrahim Mohammed, 2024-08-11
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Live Server Web Extension requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Live Server Web Extension has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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