
The set of supported options is the same for both methods: If the dictionary is specified, livereload.js does not even try looking for its tag. Options can either be specified as query parameters of the tag's source URL, or as a global window.LiveReloadOptions dictionary. (But, to reiterate: the preferred method is to avoid installing it altogether, and instead use the one bundled with your LiveReload server/app/tool.)
Live image reloading (, background-image and border-image properties, both inline and in stylesheets). We require LiveReload server vendors to distribute livereload.js as part of their apps or tools.Īn old version of this script is also bundled with the LiveReload browser extensions, but it's not getting updated and only serves for compatibility with very old clients. If you are developing a LiveReload server, see dist/livereload.js for the latest version built using the sources in this repository. It gets change notifications from a LiveReload server and applies them to the browser. This repository contains a JavaScript file implementing the client side of the LiveReload protocol. interested in hacking on livereload.js or want to understand it better. using a server that doesn't document the usage of livereload.js. When your server is running, you can typically access the script at. Most LiveReload server vendors will serve livereload.js on the LiveReload port. You should use the copy of livereload.js script bundled with your server, because it's guaranteed to be compatible, and may be customized for that server. If you are a web developer looking to use LiveReload, you should refer to your LiveReload server/app/tool's documentation, rather that this repository. you can even write your own refer to the LiveReload protocol. The server notifies the client whenever a change is made. When any other file is modified, the page is reloaded.
When a CSS or an image file is modified, it is live-refreshed without reloading the page. The client connects to a LiveReload server via web sockets and listens for incoming change notifications. This repository (livereload.js) implements the client side of the protocol. To use LiveReload, you need a client (this script) in your browser and a server running on your development machine.
LiveReload is a tool for web developers and designers.