Add a variable in the URL to avoid caching

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1

Hello,

Would it be possible to have a variable for the URL managed by Distill that is added to the URL? This random variable would allow not to have a cache on certain URLs.

  • Example of a URL with the variable without cache: www.example.com/myproduct?{VARIABLE} (replace randomly, example 838377474993)

Thank you.

2

it is currently not possible to add dynamic parameters to the monitors URLs.

are you using the browser extension for checks? if yes, you can try using an extension that can help clear cache. for example, see https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/cache-killer/mobkodffjnomdafehbljjphjaipbenpm. let me know if it works for you. thanks!

3

Yes, I’m using my web browser with the extension.

So sad if it’s not possible. Is this technically infeasible or is it not currently available?

Thank you.

4

it isn’t a feature because no one has needed this so far. if more users need a feature that can’t be solved easily, we can add support in the future. but before we do, we consider core nature of the problem, viability of the solution and if there are better ways to solve it.

does using the browser extension to clear cache help in this case? or, will disabling browser’s cache complete work?