What is Dev extensions reload?

Dev extensions reload is a Chrome extension developed by Mykhailo Onikiienko, and its main feature is "Reload enabled development extensions".

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Download Dev extensions reload Extension CRX File

Download Dev extensions reload extension files in crx format, manually install Chrome extensions in the browser, or share the crx files with friends to easily install Chrome extensions.

Extension Usage Instructions

Extension for Extensions Developers.

Use shortcut (Alt-Z by default) or context menu on any tab to reload enabled unpacked extensions.

Pros:

- Quick reload with context menu or shortcut (Alt-Z by default but you can change. See Options page for instructions)
- Reload only enabled extensions
- If Options page is open also restart it
- Ability to reload active tab (see Options page). It useful for content script extensions development.
- Ability to turn off reload from context menu (see Options page)

Contras:

- It closes the background debugger window. No public API to reopen :(

Source code - https://github.com/onikienko/dev-extensions-reload/

Extension Basic Information

Name	Dev extensions reload
ID	bbanndmhbmgajamonlgnjnfdbifbnbdj
Official URL	https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/dev-extensions-reload/bbanndmhbmgajamonlgnjnfdbifbnbdj
Description	Reload enabled development extensions
File Size	14.59 KB
Installation Count	332
Current Version	1.1
Last Updated	2015-04-27
Publish Date	2015-04-27
Rating	4.91/5 Total 11 Ratings
Developer	Mykhailo Onikiienko
Email	[email protected]
Payment Type	free
Help Page URL	https://github.com/onikienko/dev-extensions-reload/issues
Privacy Policy Page URL	https://onikienko.github.io/browser-extensions/privacy-policy
Supported Languages	en,ru,uk
manifest.json
{ "update_url": "https:\/\/clients2.google.com\/service\/update2\/crx", "name": "__MSG_extName__", "description": "__MSG_extDescr__", "version": "1.1", "manifest_version": 2, "author": "Michael Onikienko", "default_locale": "en", "icons": { "16": "img\/ext_icons\/16.png", "48": "img\/ext_icons\/48.png", "128": "img\/ext_icons\/128.png" }, "background": { "scripts": [ "js\/storage.js", "js\/background.js" ], "persistent": false }, "commands": { "reload_dev_extensions": { "description": "__MSG_extDescr__", "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Z" } } }, "options_page": "options.html", "permissions": [ "management", "contextMenus", "storage", "tabs" ] }