Live Reload — monitor and reload html, css, js

Addon for web devs. Monitor included JS, CSS and/or HTML in frames and automatically reload the host page when a change is detected in the included source. Supports inline reloading of stylesheets and frames without reloading the host page.

Live Reload: Firefox Add-on to Monitor and Reload Web Files

Live Reload — monitor and reload html, css, js is a Firefox add-on meant for web development. It monitors included scripts, stylesheets, and/or frames on a web page for changes using configurable rules. It then reloads the entire page or just the source file that was changed. This tool supports inline reloading of stylesheets and frames without reloading the host page.
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Add-on stats

Users: 896
-12
Rating: 3.88
(26)
Version: 1.8.4 (Last updated: 2021-08-07)
Creation date: 2017-11-25
Weekly download count: 25
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • storage
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • webRequest
Size: 36.19K
URLs: Website

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# 3,318 ▼ 13
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Live Reload (v1.8.4)
4.78 (18) 8,244
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

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Monitors source files on a page. Reloads the page or just the changed stylesheet when source files are updated. Monitors included scripts, stylesheets and/or frames on a page for changes using configurable rules. Reloads the entire page or just the source file that was changed.

Not sure why your page is not reloading? — Debug your rules by visiting about:devtools-toolbox?type=extension&id=live-reload%40blaise%2Eio

Due to security restrictions in web extensions, files served using the file system (file://...) cannot be monitored. A quick and easy workaround is to serve local files over http using Python, NodeJS or PHP.

Doesn't work? Need a feature? — Please create an issue on Github or send a mail to [email protected]. Please specify steps to reproduce so I can help you better.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Makes developer's work easier by reducing page refreshes
  • Works with various HTTP servers
  • Works well with local development servers like XAMPP, MAMP, or Wampserver
  • Simple to use and setup
  • Useful for web developers working on static sites
Cons
  • Requires access to user data for all websites
  • Doesn't always work as expected
  • Requires a server for operation
  • Doesn't work with local files due to add-on restrictions
  • Lacks options for adding exceptions
Most mentioned
  • Easy to use
  • Requires server for operation
  • Problems working with local files
  • Access to user data
User reviews
by Firefox user 18020911, 2023-08-18
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Live Reload — monitor and reload html, css, js requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Live Reload — monitor and reload html, css, js has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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