Live Server Speed Edition

🚀 Live Server Speed Edition A blazing-fast local HTTP server with live reload — built right into VS Code.

Live Server Speed Edition is a lightweight, no-fuss extension that lets you spin up a local HTTP server instantly and reloads your page automatically whenever you make changes. Whether you're prototyping HTML or building a full JS app, this tool keeps your workflow fast and fluid.

⚡ Features One-click server launch from the status bar

Instant live reload using WebSocket and Chokidar

Choose between:

🌐 Opening in your default browser

🧩 Viewing directly inside VS Code via WebView

Zero configuration — just open a folder and go

Default port: 5500

🖥️ How to Use Open a folder in VS Code

Click $(rocket) Start Fast HTTP in the status bar

Choose your preferred view:

External browser

VS Code WebView panel

Edit your files — the page reloads automatically 💨

📦 Installation Install from the Visual Studio Code Marketplace Or via CLI:

bash code --install-extension Lololegeek.live-server-speed-edition 🛠️ Tech Stack Express

WebSocket

Chokidar

VS Code API

✨ Why This Edition? Because traditional live servers can be slow or bloated. This edition focuses on speed, simplicity, and native integration with VS Code. No config files. No clutter. Just fast results.

🧪 Coming Soon Custom port selection

HTTPS support

Auto-detection of index.html

Multi-folder support

👨‍💻 Author Created with ❤️ by Lololegeek Want to contribute or suggest a feature? Open an issue or submit a PR!

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