NetBeans Connector

The NetBeans Connector provides deep integration between the award winning NetBeans IDE and the Google Chrome browser.

NetBeans Connector: Superior Integration for NetBeans IDE & Chrome Browser

NetBeans Connector is a powerful Chrome extension that elevates the capabilities of JavaScript and HTML5 development tools in NetBeans IDE. The extension's features include Refresh on Save, live DOM navigation, bi-directional element inspection, Remote WebKit APIs for JavaScript debugging, and visual CSS style editing. Additionally, this connector provides functionalities for screen resizing for different devices and network monitoring for web services and Web Socket traffic.
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Extension stats

Users: 200,000+
Rating: 4.11
(1,338)
Version: 1.1.5 (Last updated: 2015-09-09)
Creation date: 2015-09-09
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • tabs
  • debugger
  • storage
Size: 104.45K
URLs: Website

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Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

NetBeans IDE features a complete set of development tools for JavaScript and HTML5, including code editing, debugging, live styling, development with iOS and Android devices, and more. The NetBeans Connector for Chrome facilitates the tight integration between the two.

With this integration, comes the ability to:

  • Refresh on Save
  • Live DOM navigation from within the IDE itself
  • Bi-directional element inspection. Click in the browser, see it in the IDE, and vice-versa
  • JavaScript debugging of the application using Remote WebKit APIs
  • Visual CSS Style editing of all page elements, including JavaScript generated elements
  • Screen resizing to view your application at various pre-defined sizes (Smartphone, Tablet, etc.), or sizes that you can define yourself
  • Network monitoring for web services and Web Socket traffic

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • One of the most useful tools for specific activities.
  • Generally considered good by some users.
  • Worked perfectly with older versions of NetBeans.
Cons
  • Does not work reliably with Apache NetBeans.
  • Frequent need to reinstall the extension to get it to work.
  • Browser debugging issues and errors such as 'Browser refused to debug this tab'.
  • Incompatibility with newer versions and installation problems.
Most mentioned
  • Requests for updates or versions compatible with more browsers.
  • Not working or opening properly in Chrome.
  • Reinstallation needed to see changes.
  • Issues related to debugging with NetBeans IDE.
User reviews
by Şükrü Demirhan, 2024-11-14

Excelent.

Das coisas mais úteis que fiquei a conhecer nos últimos tempos, no contexto específico da minha atividade. One of the most useful things I've learned recently, in the specific context of my activity.
by João Barbosa, 2024-03-17
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Extension safety

Risk impact

NetBeans Connector requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

NetBeans Connector has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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