⛔ Hot Reload Unavailability Banner

Shared by Ines • January 15, 2026

What’s New

Thunders now shows a banner when Hot Reload is unavailable, alerting users if they try to hot reload on a non-CDP browser.

Why It Matters

Increases awareness of when Hot Reload can be used
Encourages use of CDP-compatible browsers (Chromium, Chrome, Edge)
Supports better test composition and reuse of test cases

How It Works

The banner appears next to execution settings when Hot Reload isn’t available and disappears after refresh or re-login, preventing unnecessary interruptions.

Impact

Users now get clear guidance on Hot Reload availability, improving workflow efficiency and reducing trial-and-error on unsupported browsers.