Adds a simple refresh button (tab) to the Devtools window.

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1.0.2
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June 26, 2018
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9.1KiB
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2
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Chrome Devtools Refresh Button Extension

Why? Sometimes you just want a refresh button in your devtools window instead of moving your hand from chin to keyboard for a `cmd + R`. Or maybe you're so deep into devtools with _many_ windows open and you simply can't quickly navigate to the current inspected window.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Chrome Devtools Refresh Button", "version": "1.0.2", "manifest_version": 2, "author": "kynetiv", "description": "Adds a simple refresh button (tab) to the Devtools window.", "devtools_page": "devtoolsRefresh.html", "icons": { "16": "refresh16.png", "32": "refresh32.png", "128": "refresh128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Chrome Devtools Refresh Button extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Chrome Devtools Refresh Button 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 Chrome Devtools Refresh Button extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Chrome Devtools Refresh Button extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Chrome Devtools Refresh Button extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Chrome Devtools Refresh Button 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 Chrome Devtools Refresh Button Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Chrome Devtools Refresh Button extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Chrome Devtools Refresh Button extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Chrome Devtools Refresh Button 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 Chrome Devtools Refresh Button 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 Chrome Devtools Refresh Button extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Chrome Devtools Refresh Button 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 Chrome Devtools Refresh Button extension file

Select and download the Chrome Devtools Refresh Button 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 Chrome Devtools Refresh Button 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 Chrome Devtools Refresh Button 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 Chrome Devtools Refresh Button 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 Chrome Devtools Refresh Button extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Ryrilya (ID: 000000ad390a7c23) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/17/2021 I've just installed this extension and it has been very useful so far. Love it!

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Canopy Falls (ID: 000000c607aeb286) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/17/2020 Been helpful with developing extensions as when you are inspecting a popup closing it also closes the inspection window and you have to wait a moment with it closed to let it refresh the CSS and HTML. Just a really nice tool to stop me from being driven insane resetting my inspect window each time I make a minor CSS tweak. Would be cool if there was a refresh button in the tab as well as sometimes I won't always inspect the page in-between changes so you have to click off the tab and then back but that's a minor frustration all in all. Thanks for this one! :)