RemoteLiveReload

Live Reload is a system to automatically reload a web page when the source files for that web page are changed. This extension…
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

Users: 6,000+
Rating: 3.68 (37)
Version: 0.0.46 (Last updated: 2014-12-15)
Creation date: 2014-12-15
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • <all_urls>
Size: 70.49K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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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

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • 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.
by M C, 2024-03-28

LiveReload extension is not working on my machine, this one works so... yeah nice 🤷
by Dawid Prajzner, 2022-10-10

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.
by David Roberts, 2021-10-26
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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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