FileWatcher extension

FileWatcher is a browser extension for web developers that automatically reloads browser tabs when one of the watched source files changes.

Homepage: https://coolsoft.altervista.org/filewatcher

Installation

Installation instructions and pre-built binaries for Windows (32/64bit) here: https://coolsoft.altervista.org/filewatcher

Updates

Only signed versions can be automatically loaded by Firefox. Since Firefox addons review could take some time for a new release to be approved, if you want to test the latest available version you need to:

• download source files from GitHub (https://github.com/coolsoft-ita/filewatcher)
• open about:debugging page on Firefox
• select This Firefox subtab
• click on Load temporary addon button and select manifest.json from source files you've downloaded above

Licensing

FileWatcher is open source software, licensed under GPLv3.

Version history

v.1.2.1 - 2024-09-09

• Fixed issue in duplicate rule feature.

v.1.2.0 - 2023-08-17

• New feature to bypass browser cache while reloading a tab.

v.1.1.0.1 - 2021-09-06

• Updated privacy policy to state this addon DOES NOT collect any user data.
• [native app] Added binary signature to reduce antivirus false positives

v.1.1.0 - 2020-08-15

• Added a button to allow duplication of an existing rule
• Improved CSS colors in dark mode

v.1.0.1 - 2020-02-13

• Fixed Options page colors when Firefox Dark mode is enabled.

v.1.0.0 - 2019-07-31

• First release