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FileWatcher

FileWatcher

Reload a web page when one of the watched local filesystem items changes.

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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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By: nicorac
Users: 58 ▲ 4
Rating: 5.00 (3)
Version: 1.2.0 (Last updated: 2023-08-17)
Creation date: 2019-08-07
Weekly download count: 4
Firefox on Android: No
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • nativeMessaging
  • notifications
  • storage
Size: 100.56K
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood

Chrome-Stats Rank

# 11670 ▲ 383
Other rankings
#49 in watch keyword 21 ▲ 1 #58 in file keyword 37 ▲ 2 #73 in match keyword 34 ▼ 1 #139 in film keyword 16 ▲ 7

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Edge
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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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Safety
Risk impact

FileWatcher may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully 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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