BrowserSync
A tool to keep multiple browsers and devices in sync while building websites. Enables live reloading and synchronization across different devices.
BrowserSync is built in JavaScript, distributed under the Apache License 2.0, 12.2k GitHub stars, latest release v3.0.3.
When to use BrowserSync
BrowserSync is listed here as a Development project. The directory calls out Live reloading across browsers, Syncs interactions across devices, Compatible with a wide range of browsers as capabilities associated with it.
Other recorded traits for BrowserSync include Easy setup and integration, Customizable configurations.
Besides Development, this page also files BrowserSync under Tools, Performance, Browser Extension.
BrowserSync compared with
Records in this directory name LiveReload, Webpack DevServer as products people compare with BrowserSync. That list is editorial metadata, not a claim that BrowserSync replaces each of them.
What the BrowserSync stats reflect
GitHub currently shows 12.2k GitHub stars, 752 forks, 572 open issues, latest tracked release v3.0.3. Star and activity counts here are a snapshot used as a proxy for community adoption, not a quality score.
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- Language
- JavaScript
- Latest Release
- v3.0.3
- License
- Apache License 2.0
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Key features of BrowserSync
- Live reloading across browsers
- Syncs interactions across devices
- Compatible with a wide range of browsers
- Easy setup and integration
- Customizable configurations
Recorded alternatives to BrowserSync
BrowserSync resources
BrowserSync on GitHub
Frequently asked questions
What is BrowserSync?
A tool to keep multiple browsers and devices in sync while building websites. Enables live reloading and synchronization across different devices. This directory highlights Live reloading across browsers, Syncs interactions across devices, Compatible with a wide range of browsers.
Is BrowserSync free to use?
BrowserSync is published as open source under the Apache License 2.0. The directory lists Live reloading across browsers, Syncs interactions across devices, Compatible with a wide range of browsers among its recorded capabilities.
What language is BrowserSync written in, and what is the latest release?
BrowserSync is written primarily in JavaScript. The latest release tracked on this page is v3.0.3.
How widely is BrowserSync used on GitHub?
BrowserSync has about 12.2k GitHub stars. It also has about 752 forks. Those counts are a snapshot of community attention, not a ranking of quality.
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