chrome-extension-reload

Chrome extension reload automation uses the Chrome DevTools Protocol (CDP) to programmatically trigger reloads via a bundled shell script, applying code changes without manual UI steps. It requires a running Chrome instance with remote debugging enabled on a configurable CDP port.

Yes, enabling remote debugging in Chrome is a prerequisite for reloading extensions via CDP. You must launch a Chrome instance with remote debugging active on a configurable CDP port so the automation script can connect and execute the reload commands.

Yes, the reload automation supports targeting a specific Chrome extension by its ID. You pass the extension ID to the reload script, which then communicates with the Chrome DevTools Protocol on your configured CDP port to reload that particular extension.

The best way to trigger a quick Chrome extension reload is by running the bundled scripts/reload-extension.sh tool. It automates the CDP websocket connection to apply your code changes instantly, bypassing the need to manually click reload in the browser UI.

A Chrome extension reload script fails to connect if remote debugging is not enabled or the CDP port is incorrect. The automation requires a running Chrome instance explicitly launched with remote debugging and websocket dependencies installed to communicate successfully.

Yes, the reload automation works with websockets and ws dependencies to establish a connection with the Chrome DevTools Protocol. These websocket libraries allow the reload script to communicate with the Chrome instance on the configured CDP port.