FileWatcher
Reload a web page when one of the watched local filesystem items changes.
Manifest V2
Weekly download count: 4
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- tabs
- nativeMessaging
- notifications
- storage
Size: 100.32K
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Source: Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated: a day ago
Ranking
User reviews
by Firefox user 18481356, 2025-01-19
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
Add-on safety
Risk impact
FileWatcher requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
FileWatcher is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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