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Life & fun · December 6, 2016

PullToRefresh.js

A small, but powerful JavaScript library crafted to power your webapp

PullToRefresh.js launched on December 6, 2016 with 119 votes, #298 of 3,449 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.

In plain words

PullToRefresh.js is a lightweight JavaScript library that adds pull-to-refresh functionality to web applications. It requires no HTML markup, has no dependencies, and offers extensive customization options. Developers can initialize the feature with simple configuration, defining which element triggers the refresh and how to handle refresh actions through callbacks or promises. The library is designed for developers building responsive web experiences.

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From the sources

A small, but powerful JavaScript library crafted to power your webapp's pull to refresh feature. No markup needed, highly customizable and dependency-free! You can also return a promise, and more. Check out ourfrom boxfactura.com

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