Watches a port and reloads the page if needed.

Latest Version

Version
0.0.2
Update
January 9, 2017
Size
16.46KiB
Developer
Category
Users
6,000+
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
See more
Permissions
ActiveTab
Storage
WebNavigation
Tabs
See more

LiveReload++ Extension

Provides extended support for LiveReload (livereload.com) in Chrome. This version includes support for options such as host and port.

It appears the original project is no longer active. This extension has been rewritten as to not violate the license from the original project. Due to this, there might be some missing features. If you would like additional features added, please make a request.
Read more

Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "LiveReload++", "description": "Watches a port and reloads the page if needed.", "version": "0.0.2", "content_scripts": [{ "matches": ["http://*/*"], "js": ["scripts/content.js"], "css": ["content.css"] }], "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "128": "images/icon-inactive.png" }, "default_title": "Livereload" }, "background": { "scripts": ["scripts/eventPage.js"], "persistent": false }, "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "chrome_style": true }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "storage", "webNavigation", "tabs" ]}
Read more

How to download and manually install LiveReload++ extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install LiveReload++ extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install LiveReload++ extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install LiveReload++ extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download LiveReload++ extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a LiveReload++ extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the LiveReload++ Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the LiveReload++ extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the LiveReload++ extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for LiveReload++ extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the LiveReload++ extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download LiveReload++ extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install LiveReload++ extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the LiveReload++ extension file

Select and download the LiveReload++ extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the LiveReload++ extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your LiveReload++ extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the LiveReload++ extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install LiveReload++ extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

Similar Extensions

icon

LiveReloadHttps Extension · Developer Tools 6,000+ 1 ★ 67.92KiB

icon

Live Reload Browser Page Extension · Developer Tools 6,000+ 1 ★ 3.83MiB

icon

LiveReload Extension · Developer Tools 6,000+ 808 ★ 60.78KiB

icon

유데미 한글 자막 Extension · Fun 6,000+ 120 ★ 82.38KiB

icon

RemoteLiveReload Extension · Developer Tools 6,000+ 37 ★ 68.84KiB

icon

Live Server Web Extension Extension · Developer Tools 6,000+ 62 ★ 429KiB

icon

토탐정 Extension · Productivity 6,000+ 15 ★ 1.6MiB

icon

apic cors extension Extension · Productivity 6,000+ 0 ★ 75.58KiB

icon

BOJ Extended Extension · Productivity 6,000+ 33 ★ 188KiB

icon

submit_java Extension · Productivity 6,000+ 15 ★ 15.01KiB

icon

mimosa-livereload Extension · Developer Tools 6,000+ 0 ★ 73.62KiB

icon

Autoreloader: Reload tab on file change (Win) Extension · Productivity 6,000+ 4 ★ 30.93KiB

icon

네이버 영어사전 (Naver English Dictionary) Extension · Productivity 6,000+ 730 ★ 693KiB

icon

Prompt Genie: ChatGPT automatic translator Extension · Productivity 6,000+ 320 ★ 1021KiB

icon

Liverefresh Extension · Developer Tools 6,000+ 10 ★ 151KiB

icon

백준허브(BaekjoonHub) Extension · Productivity 6,000+ 26 ★ 222KiB

icon

Talend API Tester - Free Edition Extension · Developer Tools 6,000+ 4243 ★ 5.09MiB

icon

OpenWAX Extension · Developer Tools 6,000+ 26 ★ 66.23KiB

icon

Emmet LiveStyle Extension · Developer Tools 6,000+ 351 ★ 356KiB

icon

Naver dictionary (DeepL) Extension · Productivity 6,000+ 67 ★ 164KiB

icon

서핏 - 매일 성장하는 사람들의 커리어 플랫폼 Extension · Productivity 6,000+ 55 ★ 27.29MiB

icon

Markdown Editor for Chrome™ Extension · Developer Tools 6,000+ 15 ★ 645KiB

icon

Cool Tooltip Dictionary 14 Extension · Productivity 6,000+ 247 ★ 141KiB

icon

Live editor for CSS, Less & Sass - Magic CSS Extension · Developer Tools 6,000+ 266 ★ 2.15MiB

User reviews

icon

Mick Deschamps (ID: 000000c9b818a196) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/19/2022 It works for me! Just what I needed to speed up my development using gulp.

icon

Hiroshi Urainkyo (ID: 0000003cba6aca45) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/09/2019 Amaging!!!

icon

Csaba Faragó (ID: 000000213afd70bc) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/13/2018 Perfect!