Advanced Extension Reloader

Reload an unpacked extension with one click, a hotkey, or automatically (extension for developers).

Advanced Extension Reloader - Chrome Extension Tool

"Advanced Extension Reloader" is a powerful browser extension designed for developers, enabling quick reloading of unpacked extensions with a click, hotkey, or automatically upon file changes. The extension supports audio notifications, automatic tab management, and can target specific extensions by ID. It's enhanced with supplementary npm packages for streamlined development, making it an essential tool for efficient browser extension development.
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Extension stats

Users: 676
6
Rating: 5.00
(6)
Version: 2.2.1 (Last updated: 2025-01-01)
Creation date: 2021-08-26
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • management
  • offscreen
  • contextMenus
Size: 1.04M

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Not available on Firefox
Advanced Extension Reloader (v2.2.1)
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📚 Documentation: https://github.com/loftyshaky/advanced-extension-reloader/blob/master/README.md#content

📺 Demo Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7Kk7nb9i9E

Advanced Extension Reloader has been updated to version 2.0.0, introducing several changes to the API. For more details, please refer to the documentation linked above.

Advanced Extension Reloader is a browser extension that simplifies extension development by allowing you to reload your unpacked extensions with a single click, hotkey or automatically when files change. It features audio notifications to confirm reloads.

Features:

🎯 Reload a specific extension by targeting an extension with a specific ID.

⌨️ Reload extensions using a hotkey.

🔄 Set up automatic reloading of your extensions when their files change using the supplementary npm packages Advanced Extension Reloader Watch 1 (for development without a bundler) or Advanced Extension Reloader Watch 2 (for development with a bundler).

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User reviews

Thanks, it's helpful
by Ruslan, 2024-12-23

Very well done! I set it up for my webpack, and it worked instantly. It's amazing.
by Martino Playa, 2024-04-07

The best one so far.
by Patryk Jaworski, 2024-02-02
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Advanced Extension Reloader requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Advanced Extension Reloader is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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