Live Reload is a system to automatically reload a web page when the source files for that web page are changed.
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What is RemoteLiveReload?
RemoteLiveReload is a chrome extension that provides an automated system for live reloading web pages. When the source files of a page are modified, the extension triggers an automatic refresh. It connects to a local or remote live-reload server, e.g., the widely-used LiveReload for Windows or Mac and guard-livereload for Linux, depending on the domain of the current webpage.
Extension stats
By: remotelivereload
Users: 6,000+
Rating: 3.68
(37)
Creation date: 2014-12-15
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
Size: 70.49K
Ranking
# 13275
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Extension summary
Live Reload is a system to automatically reload a web page when the source files for that web page are changed.
This extension connects to a live-reload server (local or remote) for example LiveReload (for Windows or Mac) or guard-livereload (for Linux).
The extension tries to connect to a live reload server on the domain for the current web page.
User reviews
Pros
- Works effectively for LiveReload functionality.
- Allows turning the plugin on for specific sites, improving security.
- Helps web developers save time by eliminating constant page refreshes.
Cons
- Not working for some users.
- Confusion between LiveReload and RemoteLiveReload functionality.
Most mentioned
- Not working
- Works perfectly
- Makes life easier for web developers
Recent reviews
To make it work, you should click on the icon and see in the console log the message that the extension has been injected.
Thank you.
LiveReload extension is not working on my machine, this one works so... yeah nice 🤷
So far, very good. Allows you to turn the plugin on only for specific sites, e.g. localhost, which is reassuring, given that it has access to all browser data.
Extension safety
Risk impact
RemoteLiveReload requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
RemoteLiveReload has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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