Live Server

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Launch a development local Server with live reload feature for static & dynamic pages. Installation: Launch VS Code Quick Open ( Ctrl+P ), paste the following ...

(4.5)
Average rating 4.5 out of 5

Free, Freemium

Tool Information

Company

None

Founded

2017

Pricing

Free, Freemium

About Live Server

Live Server is a VS Code extension that launches a local server with a live reload feature for web development. It is a utility, not an AI tool.

Pros

  • ✔️ Provides a one-click local server, saving you from complex manual setup.
  • ✔️ The live reload feature automatically refreshes the browser when you save, speeding up development.
  • ✔️ Extremely helpful for beginners learning HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • ✔️ Open source and completely free to use.
  • ✔️ Highly customizable, with options for changing the port, root directory, and more.

Cons

  • ✖️ It is not an AI tool. It doesn’t write, analyze, or suggest code.
  • ✖️ It is a simple development server and is not meant for production environments.
  • ✖️ The live reload can sometimes be buggy or fail to trigger, requiring a manual refresh.
  • ✖️ Does not offer advanced features like hot module replacement (HMR).

Key Features

✔️ A status bar button to start or stop the server with a single click.
✔️ Automatic live reloading of the browser when files are saved.
✔️ Support for both static files (HTML, CSS) and dynamic pages.
✔️ Customizable settings for port number, server host, and default browser.
✔️ Support for HTTPS with self-signed certificates.
✔️ CORs (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing) is enabled by default.

 

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Live Server Extension for Visual Studio Code | Full Tutorial
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How To Set Up Browser Auto Refresh Live Server and Browser Auto Refresh In Visual Studio Code Hindi

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Pricing Plans

Free

Use Cases

Simplify teamwork by sharing local projects through live links.

Speed up front-end development with live editing feedback.

Help developers spot design or layout errors quickly.

Auto-refresh pages after saving changes for real-time testing.

Preview websites instantly in the browser while coding.

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Frontend Developers: Quickly prototyping static websites, landing pages, or individual components.

UI/UX Designers: Testing HTML/CSS layouts and ensuring they are responsive.

Educators & Presenters: Demonstrating web development concepts in a live, interactive session.

Anyone needing a quick server for a web project without the hassle of a complex configuration.

Testing client-side JavaScript that requires a server environment (e.g., to avoid CORS issues).

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