Tab Reloader

This extension will reload current browser tab after message from node.js

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-10-09
Users: 154
Rating: 3.00 (2)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2018-02-11)
Creation date: 2018-02-11
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • nativeMessaging
  • storage
Size: 28.06K

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Extension summary

Chrome tab reloader plugin is Livereload alternative for non localhost working environments.

So if you work in cloud based environment where you can only see the code result after it uploads to server, This plugin shall help you to reload the Chrome tab once your code is uploaded.

It shall work for you if you are using task runner like gulp,

In gulp you need to use use Node plugin server side https://www.npmjs.com/package/chrome-tab-reloader

Also you need any other npm tool to pair up with https://www.npmjs.com/package/chrome-tab-reloader which uploads your code to server and gives you callback on this action with filename of a file which has just uploaded to server.

Please check out https://www.npmjs.com/package/chrome-tab-reloader documentation to see code example for gulp file.

Once chromeTabReloader is installed in your browser you can click on the green circle icon in your extensions bar, it shall establish connection with running gulp process.

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Tab Reloader requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Tab Reloader may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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