Reload extensions in development from the context menu.
What is Quick Extension Reload?
'Quick Extension Reload' is a user-friendly Chrome extension designed primarily for developers. It simplifies the process of updating and testing extensions. Users can rapidly refresh their extensions in development through this extension by a simple right-click on any page or by using a default shortcut key, Alt+R. It enhances productivity by reducing the time taken to go to the extensions tab, finding the right extension, and clicking 'reload'.
Extension stats
Rating: 4.06
(16)
Creation date: 2013-03-09
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
Size: 23.25K
URLs: Website
Ranking
# 32598
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Extension summary
When developing extensions, it can be a pain to go to your extensions tab, find the extension you're working on and click "reload" every time you make a change. This extension allows you to reload your extensions from the context menu.
Just right-click on any page to reload all your extensions in development, or use the default shortcut key, Alt+R.
The icon was based on icons from the Tango project. The small icon was created by Yusuke Kamiyamane.
User reviews
Pros
- Makes extension development more convenient
- Saves a lot of time
- Hotkey functionality (alt + R) is appreciated
Cons
- No option to change shortcut keys
- Reloading is seen as tedious
- Does not support automatic reload on browser activation
Most mentioned
- Wish there was a way to change the shortcut
- It does the job but is tedious
- Reload kills the background debugger window
Recent reviews
absolutely love it! can't imagine extension development without this tiny useful tool
Wish there was a way to change the shortcut, but other than that it works perfectly
Bad, bad, very bad
Extension safety
Risk impact
Quick Extension Reload requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
Quick Extension Reload is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.
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