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Simple Browser Opener

Simple Browser Opener

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Open any web page file with Simple Browser using running development server URL. Perfect for Next.js, React, Vue, and Svelte development.
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Simple Browser Opener

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The fastest way to preview your web development files! 🚀

Open any web page file instantly in VS Code's Simple Browser using your running development server. Perfect for Next.js, React, Vue, Svelte, and any web development workflow.

✨ Features

  • 🎯 One-Click Preview - Right-click any file → "Open with Simple Browser"
  • 🔍 Smart Auto-Detection - Automatically finds your running development server
  • 🌐 Multi-Framework Support - Works with Next.js, React, Vue, Svelte, and more
  • ⚡ Intelligent URL Mapping - Converts file paths to correct routes automatically
  • 📱 Zero Configuration - Works out of the box with common development setups
  • 🔧 Customizable - Configure server URL and port detection

🚀 Quick Start

  1. Start your development server (npm run dev, yarn start, etc.)
  2. Right-click on any supported file (.tsx, .jsx, .html, .vue, .svelte)
  3. Select "Open with Simple Browser"
  4. Your page opens instantly at the correct URL!

🎯 Supported File Types

File Type Framework Example
.tsx, .jsx React, Next.js page.tsx → /
.html Static sites index.html → /
.vue Vue.js Home.vue → /home
.svelte Svelte App.svelte → /app

🔧 Smart URL Mapping

The extension intelligently converts your file structure to URLs:

  • Next.js App Router: /src/app/about/page.tsx → /about
  • Next.js Pages: /pages/contact.tsx → /contact
  • React Components: /src/components/Home.tsx → /components/Home
  • Static HTML: /public/index.html → /

⚙️ Configuration

Access settings via File → Preferences → Settings and search for "Simple Browser Opener":

  • simpleBrowserOpener.serverUrl: Base URL (default: http://localhost:3000)
  • simpleBrowserOpener.autoDetectPort: Auto-detect running server (default: true)

🌟 Supported Frameworks

Framework Status Auto-Detection
Next.js ✅ Full Support ✅ Port 3000, 3001
React (CRA) ✅ Full Support ✅ Port 3000
Vue.js ✅ Full Support ✅ Port 8080
Svelte ✅ Full Support ✅ Port 5000
Vite ✅ Full Support ✅ Port 5173
Angular ✅ Full Support ✅ Port 4200
Static HTML ✅ Full Support ✅ Any port

📋 Requirements

  • VS Code 1.74.0 or higher
  • A running development server

🤝 Contributing

Found a bug or have a feature request? We'd love to hear from you!

  • Report Issues: GitHub Issues
  • Feature Requests: GitHub Discussions

📄 License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

🏢 About Nitro ERP

This extension is developed by Nitro ERP - providing enterprise-grade business solutions and developer tools.


Enjoy faster development! ⚡

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