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.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
By: Blaise Kal
Rating: 3.96 
(28)
Weekly download count: 26
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- <all_urls>
- storage
- tabs
- webNavigation
- webRequest
Size: 36.19K
Email: bl*****@gmail.com
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Makes developer's life easier by automating page refreshes
- Works well with local servers like XAMPP and MAMP
- HTTP server agnostic, allowing flexibility with different development environments
- Simple to set up and get running without extensive documentation
- Highly praised by users as essential for web development work
Cons
- Requires permissions to access data on all websites, raising privacy concerns
- Does not work for local files due to add-on restrictions
- Some basic functionality issues where expected reloading does not occur
- Infinite reloads in specific use cases (like dynamic Captchas)
- Initial setup can be problematic for some users, indicating potential bugs
Most mentioned
- Works best with a local server
- Privacy concerns regarding permissions
- Basic functionality may fail occasionally
- Users desire options to add exceptions or configurations
- Overall positive feedback for ease of use and effectiveness
User reviews
by 7pm, 2025-02-24
by 天灭中共退党团队保平安, 2025-02-13
by Firefox user 18020911, 2023-08-18
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 impact analysis details
- Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
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