FileWatcher

Reload a web page when one of the watched local filesystem items changes.
What is FileWatcher?
FileWatcher is a browser extension for web developers that automatically reloads browser tabs when one of the watched local source files changes. Save time and key presses with this open source software.
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Add-on stats

By: nicorac
Users: 70 ▲ 2
Rating: 5.00 (3)
Version: 1.2.1 (Last updated: 2024-09-09)
Creation date: 2019-08-07
Weekly download count: 7
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • nativeMessaging
  • notifications
  • storage
Size: 100.32K

Ranking

# 11616 ▲ 52
Other rankings
#47 in watch keyword 21 ▲ 1 #52 in match keyword 9 ▼ 1 #64 in file keyword 48 ▲ 1 #122 in film keyword 9 ▲ 1

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Add-on summary

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FileWatcher is a browser extension for web developers that automatically reloads browser tabs when one of the watched local source files changes.

If you're a web developer, I'm sure you'll repeat the sequence CTRL+S / ALT+TAB / F5 a lot of times in a day; save / switch to browser / reload is one of the most boring "manual batch" that a web developer does during their work day. We could save a lot of time (and key presses) if the browser could automatically reload the webpage when needed.

FileWatcher is open source software, licensed under GPLv3. Source code is available here: https://github.com/coolsoft-ita/filewatcher

User reviews

Nice plugin that is really handy when working with local files, with everything that generates html. It saves the trouble of changing the focus and pressing F5.
by Firefox user 15110342, 2023-10-15
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

FileWatcher requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

FileWatcher is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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