Save CSS

Save your CSS and JS modifications in Devtools automatically to local disk.

What is Save CSS?

"Save CSS" is an efficient Chrome extension that enhances your web UI development workflow by instantaneously storing your CSS and JavaScript changes made in Google Chrome's Developer Tools to your local disk. Bypass the lengthy process of manual copying and pasting of your CSS values to the source files with this handy solution. The extension requires a supplemental Python or Ruby script, accessible on the tool's GitHub page. For additional usage and technical information, take a look at the author's blog.

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By: Tomi Mickelsson

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Users: 2,000+

Rating: 3.86 (29)

Version: 1.0.3 (Last updated: 2012-08-23)

Creation date: 2012-08-23

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

http://*/*
https://*/*

Size: 24.00K

Email: to*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 19547 ▼ 31

Other rankings

#2871 in Developer Tools ▲ 9 #38 in save keyword 79 ▲ 32 #175 in developer tools keyword 58 ▼ 28

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Summary

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Save CSS is a Chrome extension that speeds up your web UI development workflow by automatically saving your CSS and Javascript modifications in Chrome Developer Tools into the local disk. Eliminate manual copying and pasting of CSS values from Developer Tools to source files and install this extension.

This extension requires an external script that is written in Python or Ruby. Pick one of them:

Get the python script from: https://raw.github.com/tomimick/chrome-ext-save-css/master/servers/server.py

Alternatively, get the Ruby script from: https://raw.github.com/tomimick/chrome-ext-save-css/master/servers/server.rb

See usage and technical information in author's blog in http://tomicloud.com/2012/04/save-css-chrome-ext

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Speeds up development process
Works great on OSX
Excellent for quick editing CSS and JS
Helpful for both amateurs and professionals

Cons

Auto-save feature cannot be turned off, causing lost changes
Setup instructions are confusing
Permission to access user data is too extensive
Does not function well on Windows
Certain features, like 'save' button, occasionally fail

Most mentioned

Auto-save issue
Good for quick edits
Speeds up development
Confusing setup
Issues with Windows compatibility

Recent reviews

worked once, but now,I can't see the SAVE button, so I can add my files to the path :( HELP

Ioan Ferezan, 2017-04-30

good

Brainfeed Magazine, 2016-08-11

Świetne :) Mega się sprzydaje....

Dariusz Filipiak, 2015-01-07

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Safety

Risk impact

Save CSS may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.