Listens for commands via WebSocket to refresh browser tabs.
Freshin Chrome Extension Extension
Key Features:
Auto-Refresh on File Change: Refreshes the browser instantly whenever any file in the specified directory is saved in VS Code.
Keyword-Based Tab Refresh: Target specific browser tabs by adding a keyword in this extension’s settings. Only tabs with the specified keyword in the URL will refresh, allowing for more focused updates.
Example: If you set the keyword to \"localhost,\" only tabs with \"localhost\" in the URL will refresh when you save changes in VS Code.
Seamless Integration with VS Code Freshin Extension: Works with the Freshin extension for VS Code, keeping your editor and browser synchronized for smooth development.
Easy Setup: Simply install both the Freshin VS Code extension and this Chrome extension, configure the directory and keyword, and you’re ready to go!
How to Use:
Install the Freshin extension in VS Code and specify the directory to watch.
Install this Freshin Chrome extension, and set a keyword if you want to refresh specific tabs only.
Edit files in the specified directory and see your changes automatically reflected in relevant browser tabs.
Note: Both the Freshin VS Code extension and this Chrome extension must be installed to enable the auto-refresh functionality.
Streamline your development workflow with Freshin, saving you time and effort by keeping your browser in sync with your code changes!
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How to download and manually install Freshin Chrome Extension extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Freshin Chrome Extension 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 Freshin Chrome Extension extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Freshin Chrome Extension extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Freshin Chrome Extension extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Freshin Chrome Extension 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 Freshin Chrome Extension Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Freshin Chrome Extension extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Freshin Chrome Extension extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Freshin Chrome Extension 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 Freshin Chrome Extension 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 Freshin Chrome Extension extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Freshin Chrome Extension 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 Freshin Chrome Extension extension file
Select and download the Freshin Chrome Extension 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 Freshin Chrome Extension 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 Freshin Chrome Extension 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 Freshin Chrome Extension 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 Freshin Chrome Extension extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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