Save CSS

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

Save CSS - Auto Save CSS and JS Edits in Chrome Devtools

"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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Extension stats

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:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 24.00K

Other platforms

Save Status Videos (v4.6.1)
3.60 (490) 162,797+
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

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

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
User reviews
worked once, but now,I can't see the SAVE button, so I can add my files to the path :( HELP
by Ioan Ferezan, 2017-04-30

good
by Brainfeed Magazine, 2016-08-11

Świetne :) Mega się sprzydaje....
by Dariusz Filipiak, 2015-01-07
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Save CSS requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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