LiveReload

LiveReload

Provides Chrome browser integration for the official LiveReload apps (Mac & Windows) and third-parties like guard-livereload and…

What is LiveReload?
LiveReload is a Chrome extension that provides seamless integration with the official LiveReload apps (both Mac and Windows) and third-party platforms such as guard-livereload and yeoman. It aims to optimize web development workflow by automatically reloading web pages when changes are made to the source code. For further information, visit livereload.com. For inquiries or voting for new features, go to feedback.livereload.com.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 100,000+
Rating: 3.79 (804)
Version: 2.1.0 (Last updated: 2015-04-08)
Creation date: 2015-04-08
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • <all_urls>
Size: 62.24K
URLs: Website
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Merlin
Summary

Provides Chrome browser integration for the official LiveReload apps (Mac & Windows) and third-parties like guard-livereload and yeoman.

See livereload.com for details; visit feedback.livereload.com to get help and vote for new features.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Useful when it works for developers to see changes in real time
  • Works well with SublimeText3 after proper configuration
  • Can refresh pages automatically without having to run Node
Cons
  • Many users report it not working
  • Lack of instructions and difficult setup
  • Icon is difficult to see and doesn’t indicate the state clearly
Most mentioned
  • Not working/not functioning as expected
  • Issues with Sublime Text and different operating systems (Mac, Windows)
  • Lack of updates and inadequate documentation or changelogs
Recent reviews
Не работает.
by Vladimir Malzam Vladimir Malzam, 2024-04-13

Doesn' run on Chrom (Version 71.0.3578.98) Live Page works like a charm: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/livepage/pilnojpmdoofaelbinaeodfpjheijkbh
by A Google user, 2019-02-13

I use a LOT of Front End (and back end) development tools and this one is my favorite by far! Why? Because it JUST works. Previously I used LiveStyle which was a great plugin and still is, but has issues some times. LiveReload is VERY reliable! I use it daily.
by A Google user, 2019-01-25
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Safety
Risk impact

LiveReload is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install LiveReload if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

LiveReload has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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