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Flutter Auto Reload

Flutter Auto Reload

Benyamina Youcef

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Automatically triggers Flutter hot reload or hot restart when saving a Dart file.
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🚀 Flutter Auto Reload Extension for VS Code

Enhance your Flutter development workflow with Flutter Auto Reload, a Visual Studio Code extension that automates hot reload and hot restart operations. Save time and keep your workspace clean by eliminating the need to manually trigger reloads or restart your app.

✨ Features

  • 🔥 Instant Hot Reload

    • Press Ctrl + S once to save and trigger a hot reload in your Flutter app.
  • 🔄 Smart Hot Restart

    • Press Ctrl + S, Ctrl + S quickly to trigger a hot restart.
  • 🖥️ Optimized Coding Space

    • Minimizes terminal clutter by reducing unnecessary logs and command repetitions.
  • ⏳ Time-Saving Automation

    • Automates reload commands to let you focus on writing code.
  • 📢 Status Bar Notifications

    • Displays short, unobtrusive messages to confirm when hot reload or hot restart is triggered.

📥 Installation

  1. Open Visual Studio Code

    • Launch VS Code on your machine.
  2. Navigate to the Extensions Marketplace

    • Click on the Extensions icon in the Activity Bar (or press Ctrl + Shift + X).
  3. Search for the Extension

    • In the search bar, type:
      benyamina
      
    • Locate Flutter Auto Reload in the search results.
  4. Install the Extension

    • Click the Install button to add it to your VS Code environment.
  5. Enjoy an Optimized Workflow 🚀

    • Start coding with automated hot reload & restart, and experience a cleaner, more efficient development process!

🚀 How to Use

  1. Activate the Extension

    • The extension activates automatically when you open a Dart file and press Ctrl + S.
  2. Trigger a Hot Reload

    • Save the Dart file once (Ctrl + S) to instantly reload your app.
  3. Trigger a Hot Restart

    • Save the Dart file twice in quick succession (Ctrl + S, Ctrl + S) to restart your app.
  4. Status Bar Notifications

    • A short message appears in the VS Code status bar, keeping you informed without distractions.

🖼️ Screenshots

❌ Before Using the Extension

Issue: Cluttered terminal, unnecessary logs, and manual reload commands taking up coding space.

Before

✅ After Using the Extension

Improvement: Clean workspace, automatic reloads, and better focus on coding.

After

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! If you have ideas for improvements or bug fixes, feel free to:

  • Open an issue 📌 for bug reports or feature suggestions.
  • Submit a pull request 🔄 with your proposed changes.

📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.


👤 Author

Benyamina Youcef (a.k.a. Joseph Of Software)
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🚀 Thank you for using Flutter Auto Reload!
If you find it helpful, feel free to star ⭐ the repo and share your feedback! Happy coding! 🎉

Thank you for checking out the Flutter Auto Reload Extension! Happy coding!


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