firefox extension packaging

1. How do I package an extension in Firefox?
2. How do I create an XPI file in Firefox?
3. Where is Firefox extension data stored?
4. What language are Firefox extensions written in?
5. How do I open a Firefox extension?
6. How do you create a browser extension?
7. Can I delete XPI files?
8. How do I install Firefox extensions on GitHub?
9. How do I port a Chrome extension to Firefox?
10. Why have my bookmarks disappeared from Firefox?
11. Is it safe to store passwords in Firefox?
12. How can I copy my Firefox bookmarks?

How do I package an extension in Firefox?

Choose Tools > Extensions. Checked Developer mode. Click the Load unpacked extension button. Dialog appears and selected extracted sample extension folder path.

How do I create an XPI file in Firefox?

Enter the filename as filename. xpi and choose archive format as zip in the prompt that appears while zipping. You will find a valid xpi file created. Use the created xpi for installing your extension on firefox.

Where is Firefox extension data stored?

Most add-on data is stored in a folder in the Firefox user profile. However, some information is stored in the profile folder also. It's possible that there is a problem with the file(s) that store the extensions registry.

What language are Firefox extensions written in?

Firefox extensions modify or enhance the functionality of the browser itself. Javascript is primarily the language you'll be writing a Firefox plugin.

How do I open a Firefox extension?

Viewing and managing your installed add-ons

1. Click the menu button and choose Add-ons . The Add-ons Manager tab will open.
2. Select the panel for the type of add-on you wish to view or manage, such as the Extensions, Themes or PluginsExtensions or Themes panel.

How do you create a browser extension?

Load your extension into Chrome

To load your extension in Chrome, open up chrome://extensions/ in your browser and click “Developer mode” in the top right. Now click “Load unpacked extension…” and select the extension's directory. You should now see your extension in the list.

Can I delete XPI files?

Yes you can delete them.

How do I install Firefox extensions on GitHub?

Installation: The GitHub Method

Just go to the Firefox site and install the GitHub Extension Installer [No Longer Available] add-on. Once the add-on is installed, you can go to any GitHub-hosted add-on project and install it with one click using the new button that's available. Done!

How do I port a Chrome extension to Firefox?

Porting a Chrome Extension to Firefox Add-on

1. Enable Developer Mode and Press Pack Extension.
2. Select your extension directory and pack your extension. That will create a . crx file.
3. Visit the Firefox Extension Test website and upload your . crx file.
4. If it says there is no problem, then you are fine.

Why have my bookmarks disappeared from Firefox?

It's likely that if you go to the about:profiles page, you probably have a new fresh profile that's been set as the default. If you change the default back to your old profile, it should help. See the bottom of the Recover lost or missing Bookmarks page for more information.

Is it safe to store passwords in Firefox?

Firefox Accounts and Firefox Sync allow you to save and sync your logins as well as let you know if any of your passwords are vulnerable. They both also protect your passwords with encryption so that even Mozilla can't see them.

How can I copy my Firefox bookmarks?

Exporting bookmarks from Firefox

Click Bookmarks and then click the BookmarksManage Bookmarks bar at the bottom. Import and Backup and choose Export Bookmarks to HTML… from the drop-down menu. In the Export Bookmarks File window that opens, choose a location to save the file, which is named bookmarks. html by default.