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<li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3AQ5D2QFwc">Build an extension in 5 minutes</a> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/browser-extension-development-tools/">Browser Extension Development Tools</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#boilerplating-tools">Boilerplating tools</a></li> <li><a href="#coding-tools">Coding tools</a></li> <li><a href="#testing-and-debugging-tools">Testing and debugging tools</a></li> <li><a href="#translation-tools">Translation tools</a></li> <li><a href="#tools-for-firefox-for-android">Tools for Firefox for Android</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/choosing-a-firefox-version-for-extension-development/">Choosing a Firefox version for extension development</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#firefox-editions">Firefox editions</a></li> <li><a href="#firefox-version-and-their-web-extension-development-capabilities">Firefox version and their web extension development capabilities</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/getting-started-with-web-ext/">Getting started with web-ext</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#installation-section">Installation</a></li> <li><a href="#update-section">Update</a></li> <li><a href="#using-web-ext-section">Using web-ext</a></li> <li><a href="#check-with-lint">Check your code</a></li> <li><a href="#test-and-degug-an-extention">Test and debug</a></li> <li><a href="#package-sign-and-publish-an-extension">Package, sign, and publish</a></li> <li><a href="#use-the-configuration-file">Use the configuration file</a></li> <li><a href="#advanced-topics">Advanced topics</a></li> <li><a href="#see-also-section">See also</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/web-ext-command-reference/">web-ext v8 command reference</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#whats-new">What's new</a></li> <li><a href="#commands">Commands</a></li> <li><a href="#web-ext-build"><code>web-ext build</code></a></li> <li><a href="#web-ext-docs"><code>web-ext docs</code></a></li> <li><a href="#web-ext-dump-config"><code>web-ext dump-config</code></a></li> <li><a href="#web-ext-lint"><code>web-ext lint</code></a></li> <li><a href="#web-ext-run"><code>web-ext run</code></a></li> <li><a href="#web-ext-sign"><code>web-ext sign</code></a></li> <li><a href="#global-options">Global options</a></li> <li><a href="#setting-option-environment-variables">Setting option environment variables</a></li> <li><a href="#see-also">See also</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/web-ext-command-reference-v7/">web-ext v7 command reference</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#commands">Commands</a></li> <li><a href="#global-options">Global options</a></li> <li><a href="#setting-option-environment-variables">Setting option environment variables</a></li> <li><a href="#see-also">See also</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="https://github.com/hiikezoe/web-ext-webpack-plugin/blob/master/README.md">Web-ext Webpack plug-in</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://github.com/mozilla/webextension-polyfill">Browser API Polyfill</a> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/extensions-and-the-add-on-id/">Extensions and the Add-on ID</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#basic-workflow-with-no-add-on-id">Basic workflow with no add-on ID</a></li> <li><a href="#when-do-you-need-an-add-on-id">When do you need an add-on ID?</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="category"> <h6>User Experience</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/build-a-secure-extension/">Build a secure extension</a> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/request-the-right-permissions/">Request the right permissions</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#introduction">Introduction</a></li> <li><a href="#advised-permissions">Advised permissions</a></li> <li><a href="#avoid-unnecessary-permissions">Avoid unnecessary permissions</a></li> <li><a href="#request-permissions-at-runtime">Request permissions at runtime</a></li> <li><a href="#add-information-about-permissions-to-your-extensions-amo-page">Add information about permissions to your extensions AMO page</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/best-practices-for-collecting-user-data-consents/">Best practices for collecting user data consents</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#know-your-privacy-settings">Know your privacy settings</a></li> <li><a href="#get-prepared">Get prepared</a></li> <li><a href="#create-a-privacy-policy">Create a privacy policy</a></li> <li><a href="#prompt-after-install">Prompt after install</a></li> <li><a href="#determine-your-consent-flow">Determine your consent flow</a></li> <li><a href="#your-consent-dialogs">Your consent dialogs</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/build-an-accessible-extension/">Build an accessible extension</a> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/onboard-upboard-offboard-users/">Onboard, upboard, offboard users</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#onboarding">Onboarding</a></li> <li><a href="#upboarding">Upboarding</a></li> <li><a href="#offboarding">Offboarding</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/user-experience-best-practices/">User experience best practices</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#keep-it-focused">1. Keep it focused</a></li> <li><a href="#give-users-what-they-need-where-they-need-it">2. Give users what they need, where they need it</a></li> <li><a href="#keep-the-user-informed">3. Keep the user informed</a></li> <li><a href="#be-firefoxy-in-look-and-feel">4. Be Firefoxy in look and feel</a></li> <li><a href="#great-onboarding-experience">5. Great onboarding experience</a></li> <li><a href="#test-test-and-then-test-again">6. Test, test, and then test again</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="category"> <h6>Mobile</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/differences-between-desktop-and-android-extensions/">Differences between desktop and Android extensions</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#introduction">Introduction</a></li> <li><a href="#user-interface">User interface</a></li> <li><a href="#native-application-interaction">Native application interaction</a></li> <li><a href="#permissions">Permissions</a></li> <li><a href="#storage">Storage</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/user-experience-guidelines-for-mobile-extensions/">User experience guidelines for mobile extensions</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#introduction">Introduction</a></li> <li><a href="#the-basics">The basics</a></li> <li><a href="#the-extra-mile">The extra mile</a></li> <li><a href="#the-last-mile">The last mile</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/developing-extensions-for-firefox-for-android/">Developing extensions for Firefox for Android</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#set-up-your-computer-and-android-emulator-or-device">Set up your computer and Android emulator or device</a></li> <li><a href="#check-for-firefox-for-android-compatibility">Check for Firefox for Android compatibility</a></li> <li><a href="#install-and-run-your-extension-in-firefox-for-android">Install and run your extension in Firefox for Android</a></li> <li><a href="#debug-your-extension">Debug your extension</a></li> <li><a href="#mv3-compatibility">Manifest V3 compatibility</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="https://github.com/mozilla/geckoview">GeckoView Extensions (Android library)</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="category"> <h6>Port Your Extension</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/porting-a-google-chrome-extension/">Porting a Google Chrome Extension</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="category"> <h6>Debug and Test</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/debugging/">Debugging</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#developer-tools-toolbox">Developer tools toolbox</a></li> <li><a href="#debugging-background-scripts">Debugging background scripts</a></li> <li><a href="#debugging-options-pages">Debugging options pages</a></li> <li><a href="#debugging-popups">Debugging popups</a></li> <li><a href="#debugging-content-scripts">Debugging content scripts</a></li> <li><a href="#debugging-sidebars">Debugging sidebars</a></li> <li><a href="#debugging-storage">Debugging storage</a></li> <li><a href="#debugging-developer-tools-pages-and-panels">Debugging developer tools pages and panels</a></li> <li><a href="#debug-permission-requests">Debug permission requests</a></li> <li><a href="#debugging-browser-restarts">Debugging browser restarts</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/temporary-installation-in-firefox/">Temporary Installation in Firefox</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#reloading-a-temporary-extension">Reloading a temporary extension</a></li> <li><a href="#using-the-command-line">Using the command line</a></li> <li><a href="#detecting-temporary-installation">Detecting temporary installation</a></li> <li><a href="#limitations">Limitations</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/testing-persistent-and-restart-features/">Testing persistent and restart features</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#what-is-an-add-on-id">What is an add-on ID?</a></li> <li><a href="#what-is-a-firefox-profile">What is a Firefox profile?</a></li> <li><a href="#extension-behavior-in-firefox">Extension behavior in Firefox</a></li> <li><a href="#what-do-i-do-to-ensure-i-can-test-my-extension">What do I do to ensure I can test my extension?</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/test-permission-requests/">Test permission requests</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#permission-grant-behavior-during-testing">Permission grant behavior during testing</a></li> <li><a href="#observe-or-verify-install-time-permission-requests">Observe or verify install time permission requests</a></li> <li><a href="#retest-runtime-permission-grants">Retest runtime permission grants</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/known-issues/">Known issues</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#invisible-content-scripts">Content scripts don't appear in DevTools</a></li> <li><a href="#devtools-updates-missing">Extension source don't update in DevTools</a></li> <li><a href="#android-destroyed-actor">"Destroyed actor" errors when debugging Android</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="has-children"> <a href="/documentation/publish/" data-overviewtitle="Publish Overview">Publish</a> <ul class="section"> <li><a href="#get-your-extension-signed">Get your extension signed</a></li> <li><a href="#distribute-your-signed-extension">Distribute your signed extension</a></li> <li><a href="#promote-your-extension">Promote your extension</a></li> </ul> <div class="category"> <h6>Policies</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/add-on-policies/">Add-on Policies</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#no-surprises">No Surprises</a></li> <li><a href="#content">Content</a></li> <li><a href="#submission-guidelines">Submission Guidelines</a></li> <li><a href="#development-practices">Development Practices</a></li> <li><a href="#data-disclosure-collection-and-management">Data Disclosure, Collection and Management</a></li> <li><a href="#monetization">Monetization</a></li> <li><a href="#security-compliance-and-blocking">Security, Compliance and Blocking</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/firefox-add-on-distribution-agreement/">Firefox Add-on Distribution Agreement</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#introduction">1. Introduction</a></li> <li><a href="#accounts">2. Accounts</a></li> <li><a href="#privacy-policy">3. Privacy Policy</a></li> <li><a href="#distribution-certificates-and-review-process">4. Distribution, certificates, & review process</a></li> <li><a href="#your-obligations">5. Your obligations</a></li> <li><a href="#licenses-proprietary-rights">6. Licenses; proprietary rights</a></li> <li><a href="#content-removal">7. Content removal</a></li> <li><a href="#disclaimer-of-warranties">8. Disclaimer of warranties</a></li> <li><a href="#limitation-of-liability">9. Limitation of liability</a></li> <li><a href="#release-idemnification">10. Release; indemnification</a></li> <li><a href="#general-legal-terms">11. General legal terms</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/add-ons-blocking-process/">Add-ons Blocking Process</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#security-over-choice">Security Over Choice</a></li> <li><a href="#blocking-criteria">Blocking Criteria</a></li> <li><a href="#developer-outreach">Developer Outreach</a></li> <li><a href="#requesting-a-block">Requesting a Block</a></li> <li><a href="#blocking-other-types-of-third-party-software">Blocking Other Types of Third Party Software</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/third-party-library-usage/">Third Party Library Usage</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#when-must-links-for-third-party-libraries-be-provided">When must links for third-party libraries be provided?</a></li> <li><a href="#how-to-determine-the-third-party-library-link">How to determine the third-party library link</a></li> <li><a href="#communicating-third-party-library-links-to-the-reviewer">Communicating third-party library links to reviewers</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/what-does-review-rejection-mean-to-users/">What does review rejection mean to users?</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#review-overview">Review overview</a></li> <li><a href="#impact-of-review-rejection">Impact of review rejection</a></li> <li><a href="#blocklisting">Blocklisting</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="category"> <h6>Sign</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/signing-and-distribution-overview/">Signing and distribution overview</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#signing-your-addons">Signing your add-ons</a></li> <li><a href="#distributing-your-addon">Distributing your add-on</a></li> <li><a href="#post-submission-review">Post-submission review</a></li> <li><a href="#about-amo">More information about AMO</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/package-your-extension/">Package your extension</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#package-windows">Windows</a></li> <li><a href="#package-mac">Mac OSX</a></li> <li><a href="#package-linux">Linux / Mac OSX Terminal</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="category"> <h6>Distribute</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/distribute-manifest-versions/">Distribute Manifest V2 and V3 extensions</a> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/distribute-pre-release-versions/">Distribute pre-release versions</a> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/submitting-an-add-on/">Submitting an add-on</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#listing-on-amo">Listing on AMO</a></li> <li><a href="#self-distribution">Self-distribution</a></li> <li><a href="#get-help">Get help</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/source-code-submission/">Source code submission</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#provide-your-extension-source-code">Provide your extension source code</a></li> <li><a href="#default-reviewer-build-environment">Default reviewer build environment</a></li> <li><a href="#use-of-obfuscated-code">Use of obfuscated code</a></li> <li><a href="#source-code-checklist">Source code checklist</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/version-compatibility/">Firefox version compatibility</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#compatibility">Version compatibility</a></li> <li><a href="#browser-specific-settings">The `browser_specific_settings` key</a></li> <li><a href="#amo-compatibility">AMO compatibility setting</a></li> <li><a href="#recommendations">Recommendations</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/add-on-ownership/">Add-on ownership</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#transfer-ownership">Transfer ownership</a></li> <li><a href="#code-disputes">Code disputes</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/developer-accounts/">Developer accounts</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#setting-a-display-name">Setting a display name</a></li> <li><a href="#blocked-accounts">Blocked accounts</a></li> <li><a href="#email-issues">Issues receiving emails from AMO</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/self-distribution/">Self-distribution</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#options">Self-distribution options</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/distribute-sideloading/">Sideloading</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#preparing-your-addon">Preparing your add-on</a></li> <li><a href="#install-addon-from-file">Install add-on from file</a></li> <li><a href="#standard-extension-folders">Installation using the standard extension folders</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/distribute-for-desktop-apps/">For desktop apps</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="category"> <h6>Promote</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/create-an-appealing-listing/">Create an appealing listing</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#your-add-ons-name">Your add-on’s name</a></li> <li><a href="#create-a-captivating-icon">Create a captivating icon</a></li> <li><a href="#create-a-meaningful-set-of-keywords">Create a meaningful set of keywords</a></li> <li><a href="#make-sure-your-summary-is-just-long-enough">Make sure your summary is just long enough</a></li> <li><a href="#focus-on-key-features-in-your-screenshots">Focus on key features in your screenshots</a></li> <li><a href="#the-add-on-description-can-be-longer-but-not-too-long">The add-on description can be longer, but not too long</a></li> <li><a href="#make-it-local">Make it local</a></li> <li><a href="#make-it-experimental">Make it experimental</a></li> <li><a href="#select-the-right-platforms-and-versions">Select the right platforms and versions</a></li> <li><a href="#categorize-well">Categorize well</a></li> <li><a href="#be-prepared-to-provide-support">Be prepared to provide support</a></li> <li><a href="#set-up-a-developer-profile">Set up a developer profile</a></li> <li><a href="#use-plain-language-in-any-privacy-policy-or-license-agreement">Use plain language in any privacy policy or license agreement</a></li> <li><a href="#gently-ask-for-a-review">Gently ask for a review</a></li> <li><a href="#some-other-points">Some other points</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0_OsLGI0k4">What’s great content and design?</a> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/promoting-your-extension/">Promoting your extension</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#promote-your-addon">Promote your add-on from your website</a></li> <li><a href="#friends-family-colleagues">Friends, family, and colleagues</a></li> <li><a href="#events-and-meetups">Events and meetups</a></li> <li><a href="#current-users">Current users</a></li> <li><a href="#social-media">Social media</a></li> <li><a href="#engage-with-users">Engage with your users</a></li> <li><a href="#create-a-forum">Create a forum, user group, or similar</a></li> <li><a href="#engage-with-media">Engage with bloggers and news media</a></li> <li><a href="#advertising">Advertising</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/make-money-from-browser-extensions/">Make money from browser extensions</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#sell-through-AMO">Will I ever be able to sell through AMO?</a></li> <li><a href="#what-cant-you-do">What can't you do</a></li> <li><a href="#what-can-you-do">What can you do</a></li> <li><a href="#unsolicited-offers">Unsolicited offers</a></li> <li><a href="#maximize-income">How can I maximize my income?</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/recommended-extensions/">Recommended extensions</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#overview">Overview</a></li> <li><a href="#criteria">Criteria for Recommended extensions</a></li> <li><a href="#partnership">Developer partnership</a></li> <li><a href="#selection">Selection process</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="has-children"> <a 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during testing</a></li> <li><a href="#observe-or-verify-install-time-permission-requests">Observe or verify install time permission requests</a></li> <li><a href="#retest-runtime-permission-grants">Retest runtime permission grants</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/known-issues/">Known issues</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#invisible-content-scripts">Content scripts don't appear in DevTools</a></li> <li><a href="#devtools-updates-missing">Extension source don't update in DevTools</a></li> <li><a href="#android-destroyed-actor">"Destroyed actor" errors when debugging Android</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="has-children"> <a href="/documentation/publish/" data-overviewtitle="Publish Overview">Publish</a> <ul class="section"> <li><a href="#get-your-extension-signed">Get your extension signed</a></li> <li><a href="#distribute-your-signed-extension">Distribute your signed extension</a></li> <li><a href="#promote-your-extension">Promote your 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Introduction</a></li> <li><a href="#accounts">2. Accounts</a></li> <li><a href="#privacy-policy">3. Privacy Policy</a></li> <li><a href="#distribution-certificates-and-review-process">4. Distribution, certificates, & review process</a></li> <li><a href="#your-obligations">5. Your obligations</a></li> <li><a href="#licenses-proprietary-rights">6. Licenses; proprietary rights</a></li> <li><a href="#content-removal">7. Content removal</a></li> <li><a href="#disclaimer-of-warranties">8. Disclaimer of warranties</a></li> <li><a href="#limitation-of-liability">9. Limitation of liability</a></li> <li><a href="#release-idemnification">10. Release; indemnification</a></li> <li><a href="#general-legal-terms">11. General legal terms</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/add-ons-blocking-process/">Add-ons Blocking Process</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#security-over-choice">Security Over Choice</a></li> <li><a href="#blocking-criteria">Blocking Criteria</a></li> <li><a href="#developer-outreach">Developer Outreach</a></li> <li><a href="#requesting-a-block">Requesting a Block</a></li> <li><a href="#blocking-other-types-of-third-party-software">Blocking Other Types of Third Party Software</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/third-party-library-usage/">Third Party Library Usage</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#when-must-links-for-third-party-libraries-be-provided">When must links for third-party libraries be provided?</a></li> <li><a href="#how-to-determine-the-third-party-library-link">How to determine the third-party library link</a></li> <li><a href="#communicating-third-party-library-links-to-the-reviewer">Communicating third-party library links to reviewers</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/what-does-review-rejection-mean-to-users/">What does review rejection mean to users?</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#review-overview">Review overview</a></li> <li><a href="#impact-of-review-rejection">Impact of review rejection</a></li> <li><a href="#blocklisting">Blocklisting</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="category"> <h6>Sign</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/signing-and-distribution-overview/">Signing and distribution overview</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#signing-your-addons">Signing your add-ons</a></li> <li><a href="#distributing-your-addon">Distributing your add-on</a></li> <li><a href="#post-submission-review">Post-submission review</a></li> <li><a href="#about-amo">More information about AMO</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/package-your-extension/">Package your extension</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#package-windows">Windows</a></li> <li><a href="#package-mac">Mac OSX</a></li> <li><a href="#package-linux">Linux / Mac OSX Terminal</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="category"> <h6>Distribute</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/distribute-manifest-versions/">Distribute Manifest V2 and V3 extensions</a> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/distribute-pre-release-versions/">Distribute pre-release versions</a> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/submitting-an-add-on/">Submitting an add-on</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#listing-on-amo">Listing on AMO</a></li> <li><a href="#self-distribution">Self-distribution</a></li> <li><a href="#get-help">Get help</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/source-code-submission/">Source code submission</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#provide-your-extension-source-code">Provide your extension source code</a></li> <li><a href="#default-reviewer-build-environment">Default reviewer build environment</a></li> <li><a href="#use-of-obfuscated-code">Use of obfuscated code</a></li> <li><a href="#source-code-checklist">Source code checklist</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/version-compatibility/">Firefox version compatibility</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#compatibility">Version compatibility</a></li> <li><a href="#browser-specific-settings">The `browser_specific_settings` key</a></li> <li><a href="#amo-compatibility">AMO compatibility setting</a></li> <li><a href="#recommendations">Recommendations</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/add-on-ownership/">Add-on ownership</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#transfer-ownership">Transfer ownership</a></li> <li><a href="#code-disputes">Code disputes</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/developer-accounts/">Developer accounts</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#setting-a-display-name">Setting a display name</a></li> <li><a href="#blocked-accounts">Blocked accounts</a></li> <li><a href="#email-issues">Issues receiving emails from AMO</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/self-distribution/">Self-distribution</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#options">Self-distribution options</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/distribute-sideloading/">Sideloading</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#preparing-your-addon">Preparing your add-on</a></li> <li><a href="#install-addon-from-file">Install add-on from file</a></li> <li><a href="#standard-extension-folders">Installation using the standard extension folders</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/distribute-for-desktop-apps/">For desktop apps</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="category"> <h6>Promote</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/create-an-appealing-listing/">Create an appealing listing</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#your-add-ons-name">Your add-on’s name</a></li> <li><a href="#create-a-captivating-icon">Create a captivating icon</a></li> <li><a href="#create-a-meaningful-set-of-keywords">Create a meaningful set of keywords</a></li> <li><a href="#make-sure-your-summary-is-just-long-enough">Make sure your summary is just long enough</a></li> <li><a href="#focus-on-key-features-in-your-screenshots">Focus on key features in your screenshots</a></li> <li><a href="#the-add-on-description-can-be-longer-but-not-too-long">The add-on description can be longer, but not too long</a></li> <li><a href="#make-it-local">Make it local</a></li> <li><a href="#make-it-experimental">Make it experimental</a></li> <li><a href="#select-the-right-platforms-and-versions">Select the right platforms and versions</a></li> <li><a href="#categorize-well">Categorize well</a></li> <li><a href="#be-prepared-to-provide-support">Be prepared to provide support</a></li> <li><a href="#set-up-a-developer-profile">Set up a developer profile</a></li> <li><a href="#use-plain-language-in-any-privacy-policy-or-license-agreement">Use plain language in any privacy policy or license agreement</a></li> <li><a href="#gently-ask-for-a-review">Gently ask for a review</a></li> <li><a href="#some-other-points">Some other points</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0_OsLGI0k4">What’s great content and design?</a> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/promoting-your-extension/">Promoting your extension</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#promote-your-addon">Promote your add-on from your website</a></li> <li><a href="#friends-family-colleagues">Friends, family, and colleagues</a></li> <li><a href="#events-and-meetups">Events and meetups</a></li> <li><a href="#current-users">Current users</a></li> <li><a href="#social-media">Social media</a></li> <li><a href="#engage-with-users">Engage with your users</a></li> <li><a href="#create-a-forum">Create a forum, user group, or similar</a></li> <li><a href="#engage-with-media">Engage with bloggers and news media</a></li> <li><a href="#advertising">Advertising</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/make-money-from-browser-extensions/">Make money from browser extensions</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#sell-through-AMO">Will I ever be able to sell through AMO?</a></li> <li><a href="#what-cant-you-do">What can't you do</a></li> <li><a href="#what-can-you-do">What can you do</a></li> <li><a href="#unsolicited-offers">Unsolicited offers</a></li> <li><a href="#maximize-income">How can I maximize my income?</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/recommended-extensions/">Recommended extensions</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#overview">Overview</a></li> <li><a href="#criteria">Criteria for Recommended extensions</a></li> <li><a href="#partnership">Developer partnership</a></li> <li><a href="#selection">Selection process</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="has-children"> <a href="/documentation/manage/" data-overviewtitle="Manage Overview">Manage</a> <ul class="section"> <li><a href="#stay-informed-when-firefox-changes">Stay informed when Firefox changes</a></li> <li><a href="#publish-extension-updates">Publish extension updates</a></li> <li><a href="#manage-authors-of-your-extension">Manage authors of your extension</a></li> <li><a href="#promote-your-extension">Promote your extension</a></li> <li><a href="#removing-your-extension-from-distribution">Removing your extension from distribution</a></li> </ul> <div class="category"> <h6>Resources</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="/documentation/manage/updating-your-extension/">Updating your extension</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#enable-update">Enabling updates to your extension</a></li> <li><a href="#manifest-structure">Manifest structure</a></li> <li><a href="#testing-automatic-updating">Testing automatic updating</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/manage/best-practices-for-updating/">Best practices for updating your extension</a> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/manage/monitoring-extension-usage-statistics/">Monitoring extension usage statistics</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#accessing-the-statistics-dashboard">Accessing the statistics dashboard</a></li> <li><a href="#tracking-external-sources">Tracking external sources</a></li> <li><a href="#add-on-listing-example">Add-on listing example</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/manage/resources-for-publishers/">Resources for publishers</a> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/manage/retiring-your-extension/">Retiring your extension</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#reasons-for-withdrawing">Reasons for withdrawing your extension</a></li> <li><a href="#steps-to-retiring-an-extension">Steps to retiring an extension</a></li> <li><a href="#suggested-retirement-timetable">Suggested retirement timetable</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="has-children"> <a href="/documentation/enterprise/" data-overviewtitle="Enterprise Overview">Enterprise</a> <ul class="section"> <li><a href="#developing-your-enterprise-extension">Developing your enterprise extension</a></li> <li><a href="#distributing-your-enterprise-extension">Distributing your enterprise extension</a></li> </ul> <div class="category"> <h6>Enterprise support</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="https://support.mozilla.org/products/firefox-enterprise/policies-customization-enterprise/manage-add-ons-enterprise">Manage add-ons for Firefox for Enterprise</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://support.mozilla.org/kb/install-system-add-ons-firefox-enterprise">Install system add-ons for Firefox for Enterprise</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="category"> <h6>Enterprise resources</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="/documentation/enterprise/enterprise-development/">Enterprise development</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#enterprise-consent">Data collection disclosure and consent for enterprise extensions</a></li> <li><a href="#how-to-add-policy">How to add policy support</a></li> <li><a href="#distributing-your-policy">Distributing your policy</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/enterprise/enterprise-policies-that-impact-extensions/">Enterprise policies that impact extensions</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#relevant-policies">Relevant policies</a></li> <li><a href="#other-relevant-policies">Other relevant policies</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/enterprise/enterprise-distribution/">Enterprise distribution</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#signed-vs-unsigned">Signed vs. unsigned extensions</a></li> <li><a href="#using-an-extensionsettings-policy">Using an ExtensionSettings policy</a></li> <li><a href="#bundling-add-ons-with-custom-Firefox">Bundling add-ons with a custom Firefox</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="has-children"> <a href="/documentation/themes/" data-overviewtitle="Themes Overview">Themes</a> <div class="category"> <h6>Creating themes</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="/documentation/themes/using-the-amo-theme-generator/">Using the AMO theme generator</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#getting-started">Getting started</a></li> <li><a href="#submitting-your-theme">Submitting your theme</a></li> <li><a href="#updating-your-theme">Updating your theme</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/themes/static-themes/">Static themes</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#introduction">Introduction</a></li> <li><a href="#create-a-simple-static-theme">Create a simple static theme</a></li> <li><a href="#updating-static-themes">Updating static themes</a></li> <li><a href="#single-image-themes">Single image themes</a></li> <li><a href="#multiple-image-themes">Multiple image themes</a></li> <li><a href="#static-animated-themes">Static animated themes</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/themes/dynamic-themes/">Dynamic themes</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#introduction">Introduction</a></li> <li><a href="#creating-dynamic-themes">Creating dynamic themes</a></li> <li><a href="#publishing-dynamic-themes">Publishing dynamic themes</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/themes/cross-browser-compatibility/">Cross-browser compatibility</a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul> </li><li class="has-children"> <a href="/community/" data-overviewtitle="Community Overview">Community</a> <ul class="section"> <li><a href="#who-is-part-of-the-community">Who is part of the community?</a></li> <li><a href="#connect-with-the-community">Connect with the community</a></li> <li><a href="#get-involved-in-the-community">Get involved in the community</a></li> </ul> <div class="category"> <h6>Get in touch</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="https://discourse.mozilla.org/c/add-ons">Community Forum</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://blog.mozilla.org/addons/">Add-ons Blog</a> </li> <li> <a href="/community/#office-hours">Office Hours</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/tags/firefox-addon">Stack Overflow</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=bW96aWxsYS5jb21fb2ZqbGN0MDdrMTc4NHYxdTUxYnFrNDc2YmtAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ">Communication Calendar</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://mail.mozilla.org/listinfo/dev-addons">Dev Mailing List</a> </li> </ul> </div><div class="category"> <h6>Contribute</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="https://wiki.mozilla.org/Add-ons/Contribute">Contribution opportunities</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://wiki.mozilla.org/WebExtensions/Contribution_Onramp">Onboard to the WebExtensions codebase</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://wiki.mozilla.org/WebExtensions/Hacking">Hacking guide for WebExtensions code contributions</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://webextensions-experiments.readthedocs.io/">WebExtensions Experiments</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://bugzilla.mozilla.org">Find or create a bug</a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="sidenav-detail"><ul class="primary"><li> <a href="/extension-basics/" data-overviewtitle="Extension Basics Overview">Extension Basics</a> <ul class="section"> <li><a href="#getting-started">Getting started</a></li> <li><a href="#mozilla-developer-network">Mozilla Developer Network</a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="has-children has-subfolder"> <span class="label">Documentation Topics</span> <ul class="subfolder"> <li class="has-children is-active"> <a href="/documentation/develop/" data-overviewtitle="Develop Overview">Develop</a> <ul class="section"> <li><a href="#firefox-tools">Firefox Tools</a></li> <li><a href="#user-experience">User Experience</a></li> <li><a href="#firefox-for-android">Firefox for Android</a></li> <li><a href="#port-to-firefox">Port to Firefox</a></li> <li><a href="#test-and-debug">Test and debug</a></li> </ul> <div class="category"> <h6>Getting Started</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/unique-firefox-capabilities/">Unique Firefox Capabilities</a> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/firefox-workflow-overview/">Firefox Workflow Overview</a> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/about-the-webextensions-api/">About the WebExtensions API</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="category"> <h6>Manifest V3</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/manifest-v3-migration-guide/">Manifest V3 migration guide</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#what-is-manifest-v3">What is Manifest V3?</a></li> <li><a href="#developer-preview-changes">Manifest V3 changes</a></li> <li><a href="#migration-checklist">Migration checklist</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="category"> <h6>Cross-Browser Development</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/browser-compatibility/">Browser Compatibility</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#namespace">Namespace</a></li> <li><a href="#asynchronous">Asynchronous</a></li> <li><a href="#api-coverage">API Coverage</a></li> <li><a href="#manifest-keys">Manifest keys</a></li> <li><a href="#more-information">More information</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="https://developer.mozilla.org/docs/Mozilla/Add-ons/WebExtensions/Build_a_cross_browser_extension">Build cross-browser extensions</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="category"> <h6>Firefox Tools</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3AQ5D2QFwc">Build an extension in 5 minutes</a> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/browser-extension-development-tools/">Browser Extension Development Tools</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#boilerplating-tools">Boilerplating tools</a></li> <li><a href="#coding-tools">Coding tools</a></li> <li><a href="#testing-and-debugging-tools">Testing and debugging tools</a></li> <li><a href="#translation-tools">Translation tools</a></li> <li><a href="#tools-for-firefox-for-android">Tools for Firefox for Android</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/choosing-a-firefox-version-for-extension-development/">Choosing a Firefox version for extension development</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#firefox-editions">Firefox editions</a></li> <li><a href="#firefox-version-and-their-web-extension-development-capabilities">Firefox version and their web extension development capabilities</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/getting-started-with-web-ext/">Getting started with web-ext</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#installation-section">Installation</a></li> <li><a href="#update-section">Update</a></li> <li><a href="#using-web-ext-section">Using web-ext</a></li> <li><a href="#check-with-lint">Check your code</a></li> <li><a href="#test-and-degug-an-extention">Test and debug</a></li> <li><a href="#package-sign-and-publish-an-extension">Package, sign, and publish</a></li> <li><a href="#use-the-configuration-file">Use the configuration file</a></li> <li><a href="#advanced-topics">Advanced topics</a></li> <li><a href="#see-also-section">See also</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/web-ext-command-reference/">web-ext v8 command reference</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#whats-new">What's new</a></li> <li><a href="#commands">Commands</a></li> <li><a href="#web-ext-build"><code>web-ext build</code></a></li> <li><a href="#web-ext-docs"><code>web-ext docs</code></a></li> <li><a href="#web-ext-dump-config"><code>web-ext dump-config</code></a></li> <li><a href="#web-ext-lint"><code>web-ext lint</code></a></li> <li><a href="#web-ext-run"><code>web-ext run</code></a></li> <li><a href="#web-ext-sign"><code>web-ext sign</code></a></li> <li><a href="#global-options">Global options</a></li> <li><a href="#setting-option-environment-variables">Setting option environment variables</a></li> <li><a href="#see-also">See also</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/web-ext-command-reference-v7/">web-ext v7 command reference</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#commands">Commands</a></li> <li><a href="#global-options">Global options</a></li> <li><a href="#setting-option-environment-variables">Setting option environment variables</a></li> <li><a href="#see-also">See also</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="https://github.com/hiikezoe/web-ext-webpack-plugin/blob/master/README.md">Web-ext Webpack plug-in</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://github.com/mozilla/webextension-polyfill">Browser API Polyfill</a> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/extensions-and-the-add-on-id/">Extensions and the Add-on ID</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#basic-workflow-with-no-add-on-id">Basic workflow with no add-on ID</a></li> <li><a href="#when-do-you-need-an-add-on-id">When do you need an add-on ID?</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="category"> <h6>User Experience</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/build-a-secure-extension/">Build a secure extension</a> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/request-the-right-permissions/">Request the right permissions</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#introduction">Introduction</a></li> <li><a href="#advised-permissions">Advised permissions</a></li> <li><a href="#avoid-unnecessary-permissions">Avoid unnecessary permissions</a></li> <li><a href="#request-permissions-at-runtime">Request permissions at runtime</a></li> <li><a href="#add-information-about-permissions-to-your-extensions-amo-page">Add information about permissions to your extensions AMO page</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/best-practices-for-collecting-user-data-consents/">Best practices for collecting user data consents</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#know-your-privacy-settings">Know your privacy settings</a></li> <li><a href="#get-prepared">Get prepared</a></li> <li><a href="#create-a-privacy-policy">Create a privacy policy</a></li> <li><a href="#prompt-after-install">Prompt after install</a></li> <li><a href="#determine-your-consent-flow">Determine your consent flow</a></li> <li><a href="#your-consent-dialogs">Your consent dialogs</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/build-an-accessible-extension/">Build an accessible extension</a> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/onboard-upboard-offboard-users/">Onboard, upboard, offboard users</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#onboarding">Onboarding</a></li> <li><a href="#upboarding">Upboarding</a></li> <li><a href="#offboarding">Offboarding</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/user-experience-best-practices/">User experience best practices</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#keep-it-focused">1. Keep it focused</a></li> <li><a href="#give-users-what-they-need-where-they-need-it">2. Give users what they need, where they need it</a></li> <li><a href="#keep-the-user-informed">3. Keep the user informed</a></li> <li><a href="#be-firefoxy-in-look-and-feel">4. Be Firefoxy in look and feel</a></li> <li><a href="#great-onboarding-experience">5. Great onboarding experience</a></li> <li><a href="#test-test-and-then-test-again">6. Test, test, and then test again</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="category"> <h6>Mobile</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/differences-between-desktop-and-android-extensions/">Differences between desktop and Android extensions</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#introduction">Introduction</a></li> <li><a href="#user-interface">User interface</a></li> <li><a href="#native-application-interaction">Native application interaction</a></li> <li><a href="#permissions">Permissions</a></li> <li><a href="#storage">Storage</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/user-experience-guidelines-for-mobile-extensions/">User experience guidelines for mobile extensions</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#introduction">Introduction</a></li> <li><a href="#the-basics">The basics</a></li> <li><a href="#the-extra-mile">The extra mile</a></li> <li><a href="#the-last-mile">The last mile</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/developing-extensions-for-firefox-for-android/">Developing extensions for Firefox for Android</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#set-up-your-computer-and-android-emulator-or-device">Set up your computer and Android emulator or device</a></li> <li><a href="#check-for-firefox-for-android-compatibility">Check for Firefox for Android compatibility</a></li> <li><a href="#install-and-run-your-extension-in-firefox-for-android">Install and run your extension in Firefox for Android</a></li> <li><a href="#debug-your-extension">Debug your extension</a></li> <li><a href="#mv3-compatibility">Manifest V3 compatibility</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="https://github.com/mozilla/geckoview">GeckoView Extensions (Android library)</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="category"> <h6>Port Your Extension</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/porting-a-google-chrome-extension/">Porting a Google Chrome Extension</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="category"> <h6>Debug and Test</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/debugging/">Debugging</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#developer-tools-toolbox">Developer tools toolbox</a></li> <li><a href="#debugging-background-scripts">Debugging background scripts</a></li> <li><a href="#debugging-options-pages">Debugging options pages</a></li> <li><a href="#debugging-popups">Debugging popups</a></li> <li><a href="#debugging-content-scripts">Debugging content scripts</a></li> <li><a href="#debugging-sidebars">Debugging sidebars</a></li> <li><a href="#debugging-storage">Debugging storage</a></li> <li><a href="#debugging-developer-tools-pages-and-panels">Debugging developer tools pages and panels</a></li> <li><a href="#debug-permission-requests">Debug permission requests</a></li> <li><a href="#debugging-browser-restarts">Debugging browser restarts</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/temporary-installation-in-firefox/">Temporary Installation in Firefox</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#reloading-a-temporary-extension">Reloading a temporary extension</a></li> <li><a href="#using-the-command-line">Using the command line</a></li> <li><a href="#detecting-temporary-installation">Detecting temporary installation</a></li> <li><a href="#limitations">Limitations</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/testing-persistent-and-restart-features/">Testing persistent and restart features</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#what-is-an-add-on-id">What is an add-on ID?</a></li> <li><a href="#what-is-a-firefox-profile">What is a Firefox profile?</a></li> <li><a href="#extension-behavior-in-firefox">Extension behavior in Firefox</a></li> <li><a href="#what-do-i-do-to-ensure-i-can-test-my-extension">What do I do to ensure I can test my extension?</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/test-permission-requests/">Test permission requests</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#permission-grant-behavior-during-testing">Permission grant behavior during testing</a></li> <li><a href="#observe-or-verify-install-time-permission-requests">Observe or verify install time permission requests</a></li> <li><a href="#retest-runtime-permission-grants">Retest runtime permission grants</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/known-issues/">Known issues</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#invisible-content-scripts">Content scripts don't appear in DevTools</a></li> <li><a href="#devtools-updates-missing">Extension source don't update in DevTools</a></li> <li><a href="#android-destroyed-actor">"Destroyed actor" errors when debugging Android</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="has-children"> <a href="/documentation/publish/" data-overviewtitle="Publish Overview">Publish</a> <ul class="section"> <li><a href="#get-your-extension-signed">Get your extension signed</a></li> <li><a href="#distribute-your-signed-extension">Distribute your signed extension</a></li> <li><a href="#promote-your-extension">Promote your extension</a></li> </ul> <div class="category"> <h6>Policies</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/add-on-policies/">Add-on Policies</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#no-surprises">No Surprises</a></li> <li><a href="#content">Content</a></li> <li><a href="#submission-guidelines">Submission Guidelines</a></li> <li><a href="#development-practices">Development Practices</a></li> <li><a href="#data-disclosure-collection-and-management">Data Disclosure, Collection and Management</a></li> <li><a href="#monetization">Monetization</a></li> <li><a href="#security-compliance-and-blocking">Security, Compliance and Blocking</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/firefox-add-on-distribution-agreement/">Firefox Add-on Distribution Agreement</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#introduction">1. Introduction</a></li> <li><a href="#accounts">2. Accounts</a></li> <li><a href="#privacy-policy">3. Privacy Policy</a></li> <li><a href="#distribution-certificates-and-review-process">4. Distribution, certificates, & review process</a></li> <li><a href="#your-obligations">5. Your obligations</a></li> <li><a href="#licenses-proprietary-rights">6. Licenses; proprietary rights</a></li> <li><a href="#content-removal">7. Content removal</a></li> <li><a href="#disclaimer-of-warranties">8. Disclaimer of warranties</a></li> <li><a href="#limitation-of-liability">9. Limitation of liability</a></li> <li><a href="#release-idemnification">10. Release; indemnification</a></li> <li><a href="#general-legal-terms">11. General legal terms</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/add-ons-blocking-process/">Add-ons Blocking Process</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#security-over-choice">Security Over Choice</a></li> <li><a href="#blocking-criteria">Blocking Criteria</a></li> <li><a href="#developer-outreach">Developer Outreach</a></li> <li><a href="#requesting-a-block">Requesting a Block</a></li> <li><a href="#blocking-other-types-of-third-party-software">Blocking Other Types of Third Party Software</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/third-party-library-usage/">Third Party Library Usage</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#when-must-links-for-third-party-libraries-be-provided">When must links for third-party libraries be provided?</a></li> <li><a href="#how-to-determine-the-third-party-library-link">How to determine the third-party library link</a></li> <li><a href="#communicating-third-party-library-links-to-the-reviewer">Communicating third-party library links to reviewers</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/what-does-review-rejection-mean-to-users/">What does review rejection mean to users?</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#review-overview">Review overview</a></li> <li><a href="#impact-of-review-rejection">Impact of review rejection</a></li> <li><a href="#blocklisting">Blocklisting</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="category"> <h6>Sign</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/signing-and-distribution-overview/">Signing and distribution overview</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#signing-your-addons">Signing your add-ons</a></li> <li><a href="#distributing-your-addon">Distributing your add-on</a></li> <li><a href="#post-submission-review">Post-submission review</a></li> <li><a href="#about-amo">More information about AMO</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/package-your-extension/">Package your extension</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#package-windows">Windows</a></li> <li><a href="#package-mac">Mac OSX</a></li> <li><a href="#package-linux">Linux / Mac OSX Terminal</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="category"> <h6>Distribute</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/distribute-manifest-versions/">Distribute Manifest V2 and V3 extensions</a> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/distribute-pre-release-versions/">Distribute pre-release versions</a> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/submitting-an-add-on/">Submitting an add-on</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#listing-on-amo">Listing on AMO</a></li> <li><a href="#self-distribution">Self-distribution</a></li> <li><a href="#get-help">Get help</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/source-code-submission/">Source code submission</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#provide-your-extension-source-code">Provide your extension source code</a></li> <li><a href="#default-reviewer-build-environment">Default reviewer build environment</a></li> <li><a href="#use-of-obfuscated-code">Use of obfuscated code</a></li> <li><a href="#source-code-checklist">Source code checklist</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/version-compatibility/">Firefox version compatibility</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#compatibility">Version compatibility</a></li> <li><a href="#browser-specific-settings">The `browser_specific_settings` key</a></li> <li><a href="#amo-compatibility">AMO compatibility setting</a></li> <li><a href="#recommendations">Recommendations</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/add-on-ownership/">Add-on ownership</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#transfer-ownership">Transfer ownership</a></li> <li><a href="#code-disputes">Code disputes</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/developer-accounts/">Developer accounts</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#setting-a-display-name">Setting a display name</a></li> <li><a href="#blocked-accounts">Blocked accounts</a></li> <li><a href="#email-issues">Issues receiving emails from AMO</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/self-distribution/">Self-distribution</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#options">Self-distribution options</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/distribute-sideloading/">Sideloading</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#preparing-your-addon">Preparing your add-on</a></li> <li><a href="#install-addon-from-file">Install add-on from file</a></li> <li><a href="#standard-extension-folders">Installation using the standard extension folders</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/distribute-for-desktop-apps/">For desktop apps</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="category"> <h6>Promote</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="/documentation/develop/create-an-appealing-listing/">Create an appealing listing</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#your-add-ons-name">Your add-on’s name</a></li> <li><a href="#create-a-captivating-icon">Create a captivating icon</a></li> <li><a href="#create-a-meaningful-set-of-keywords">Create a meaningful set of keywords</a></li> <li><a href="#make-sure-your-summary-is-just-long-enough">Make sure your summary is just long enough</a></li> <li><a href="#focus-on-key-features-in-your-screenshots">Focus on key features in your screenshots</a></li> <li><a href="#the-add-on-description-can-be-longer-but-not-too-long">The add-on description can be longer, but not too long</a></li> <li><a href="#make-it-local">Make it local</a></li> <li><a href="#make-it-experimental">Make it experimental</a></li> <li><a href="#select-the-right-platforms-and-versions">Select the right platforms and versions</a></li> <li><a href="#categorize-well">Categorize well</a></li> <li><a href="#be-prepared-to-provide-support">Be prepared to provide support</a></li> <li><a href="#set-up-a-developer-profile">Set up a developer profile</a></li> <li><a href="#use-plain-language-in-any-privacy-policy-or-license-agreement">Use plain language in any privacy policy or license agreement</a></li> <li><a href="#gently-ask-for-a-review">Gently ask for a review</a></li> <li><a href="#some-other-points">Some other points</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0_OsLGI0k4">What’s great content and design?</a> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/promoting-your-extension/">Promoting your extension</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#promote-your-addon">Promote your add-on from your website</a></li> <li><a href="#friends-family-colleagues">Friends, family, and colleagues</a></li> <li><a href="#events-and-meetups">Events and meetups</a></li> <li><a href="#current-users">Current users</a></li> <li><a href="#social-media">Social media</a></li> <li><a href="#engage-with-users">Engage with your users</a></li> <li><a href="#create-a-forum">Create a forum, user group, or similar</a></li> <li><a href="#engage-with-media">Engage with bloggers and news media</a></li> <li><a href="#advertising">Advertising</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/make-money-from-browser-extensions/">Make money from browser extensions</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#sell-through-AMO">Will I ever be able to sell through AMO?</a></li> <li><a href="#what-cant-you-do">What can't you do</a></li> <li><a href="#what-can-you-do">What can you do</a></li> <li><a href="#unsolicited-offers">Unsolicited offers</a></li> <li><a href="#maximize-income">How can I maximize my income?</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/publish/recommended-extensions/">Recommended extensions</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#overview">Overview</a></li> <li><a href="#criteria">Criteria for Recommended extensions</a></li> <li><a href="#partnership">Developer partnership</a></li> <li><a href="#selection">Selection process</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="has-children"> <a href="/documentation/manage/" data-overviewtitle="Manage Overview">Manage</a> <ul class="section"> <li><a href="#stay-informed-when-firefox-changes">Stay informed when Firefox changes</a></li> <li><a href="#publish-extension-updates">Publish extension updates</a></li> <li><a href="#manage-authors-of-your-extension">Manage authors of your extension</a></li> <li><a href="#promote-your-extension">Promote your extension</a></li> <li><a href="#removing-your-extension-from-distribution">Removing your extension from distribution</a></li> </ul> <div class="category"> <h6>Resources</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="/documentation/manage/updating-your-extension/">Updating your extension</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#enable-update">Enabling updates to your extension</a></li> <li><a href="#manifest-structure">Manifest structure</a></li> <li><a href="#testing-automatic-updating">Testing automatic updating</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/manage/best-practices-for-updating/">Best practices for updating your extension</a> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/manage/monitoring-extension-usage-statistics/">Monitoring extension usage statistics</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#accessing-the-statistics-dashboard">Accessing the statistics dashboard</a></li> <li><a href="#tracking-external-sources">Tracking external sources</a></li> <li><a href="#add-on-listing-example">Add-on listing example</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/manage/resources-for-publishers/">Resources for publishers</a> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/manage/retiring-your-extension/">Retiring your extension</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#reasons-for-withdrawing">Reasons for withdrawing your extension</a></li> <li><a href="#steps-to-retiring-an-extension">Steps to retiring an extension</a></li> <li><a href="#suggested-retirement-timetable">Suggested retirement timetable</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="has-children"> <a href="/documentation/enterprise/" data-overviewtitle="Enterprise Overview">Enterprise</a> <ul class="section"> <li><a href="#developing-your-enterprise-extension">Developing your enterprise extension</a></li> <li><a href="#distributing-your-enterprise-extension">Distributing your enterprise extension</a></li> </ul> <div class="category"> <h6>Enterprise support</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="https://support.mozilla.org/products/firefox-enterprise/policies-customization-enterprise/manage-add-ons-enterprise">Manage add-ons for Firefox for Enterprise</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://support.mozilla.org/kb/install-system-add-ons-firefox-enterprise">Install system add-ons for Firefox for Enterprise</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="category"> <h6>Enterprise resources</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="/documentation/enterprise/enterprise-development/">Enterprise development</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#enterprise-consent">Data collection disclosure and consent for enterprise extensions</a></li> <li><a href="#how-to-add-policy">How to add policy support</a></li> <li><a href="#distributing-your-policy">Distributing your policy</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/enterprise/enterprise-policies-that-impact-extensions/">Enterprise policies that impact extensions</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#relevant-policies">Relevant policies</a></li> <li><a href="#other-relevant-policies">Other relevant policies</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/enterprise/enterprise-distribution/">Enterprise distribution</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#signed-vs-unsigned">Signed vs. unsigned extensions</a></li> <li><a href="#using-an-extensionsettings-policy">Using an ExtensionSettings policy</a></li> <li><a href="#bundling-add-ons-with-custom-Firefox">Bundling add-ons with a custom Firefox</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="has-children"> <a href="/documentation/themes/" data-overviewtitle="Themes Overview">Themes</a> <div class="category"> <h6>Creating themes</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="/documentation/themes/using-the-amo-theme-generator/">Using the AMO theme generator</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#getting-started">Getting started</a></li> <li><a href="#submitting-your-theme">Submitting your theme</a></li> <li><a href="#updating-your-theme">Updating your theme</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/themes/static-themes/">Static themes</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#introduction">Introduction</a></li> <li><a href="#create-a-simple-static-theme">Create a simple static theme</a></li> <li><a href="#updating-static-themes">Updating static themes</a></li> <li><a href="#single-image-themes">Single image themes</a></li> <li><a href="#multiple-image-themes">Multiple image themes</a></li> <li><a href="#static-animated-themes">Static animated themes</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/themes/dynamic-themes/">Dynamic themes</a><ul class="section"> <li><a href="#introduction">Introduction</a></li> <li><a href="#creating-dynamic-themes">Creating dynamic themes</a></li> <li><a href="#publishing-dynamic-themes">Publishing dynamic themes</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/documentation/themes/cross-browser-compatibility/">Cross-browser compatibility</a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul> </li><li class="has-children"> <a href="/community/" data-overviewtitle="Community Overview">Community</a> <ul class="section"> <li><a href="#who-is-part-of-the-community">Who is part of the community?</a></li> <li><a href="#connect-with-the-community">Connect with the community</a></li> <li><a href="#get-involved-in-the-community">Get involved in the community</a></li> </ul> <div class="category"> <h6>Get in touch</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="https://discourse.mozilla.org/c/add-ons">Community Forum</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://blog.mozilla.org/addons/">Add-ons Blog</a> </li> <li> <a href="/community/#office-hours">Office Hours</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/tags/firefox-addon">Stack Overflow</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=bW96aWxsYS5jb21fb2ZqbGN0MDdrMTc4NHYxdTUxYnFrNDc2YmtAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ">Communication Calendar</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://mail.mozilla.org/listinfo/dev-addons">Dev Mailing List</a> </li> </ul> </div><div class="category"> <h6>Contribute</h6> <ul> <li> <a href="https://wiki.mozilla.org/Add-ons/Contribute">Contribution opportunities</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://wiki.mozilla.org/WebExtensions/Contribution_Onramp">Onboard to the WebExtensions codebase</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://wiki.mozilla.org/WebExtensions/Hacking">Hacking guide for WebExtensions code contributions</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://webextensions-experiments.readthedocs.io/">WebExtensions Experiments</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://bugzilla.mozilla.org">Find or create a bug</a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </nav> <div class="site-content"> <main class="site-content-body" aria-label="Content">  <section class="overview-hero" style="background-image: url(/assets/img/develop-overview-hero-bg.98232567.jpg);"> <div class="module"> <article class="module-content grid-x grid-padding-x"> <div class="cell small-12"> <div class="overview-hero-description"> <h1>Bring your extension to life</h1> <p>Support your development workflow with these straightforward tools and guides.</p> </div> <div class="page-hero-cta"> </div> </div> </article> </div> </section>   <section id="firefox-tools" class="module"> <aside class="module-aside table-of-contents"><div class="table-of-contents-inner"> <h6>Contents</h6> <ol> <li><a href="#firefox-tools">Firefox Tools</a></li> <li><a href="#user-experience">User Experience</a></li> <li><a href="#firefox-for-android">Firefox for Android</a></li> <li><a href="#port-to-firefox">Port to Firefox</a></li> <li><a href="#test-and-debug">Test and debug</a></li> </ol> </div> </aside> <article class="module-content grid-x grid-padding-x"> <div class="cell small-12"> <h2>Firefox Tools</h2> <h3>Development tools</h3> <p>All you need to create extensions for Firefox is a <a href="https://developer.mozilla.org/docs/Learn/Common_questions/Available_text_editors">text editor</a> and <a href="/documentation/develop/choosing-a-firefox-version-for-extension-development/">a version of Firefox</a> to support your testing. Mozilla and the Firefox extension developer community have also created a number of <a href="/documentation/develop/browser-extension-development-tools/">extension development tools</a> that can simplify the coding and testing of your extension.</p> <h3>Chromium-based browser extensions</h3> <p>Get familiar with the <a href="https://github.com/mozilla/webextension-polyfill">webextension-polyfill</a> library if you’re planning on developing for both Firefox and chromium based browsers.</p> <p>This enables you to switch between the different Firefox and chromium based namespaces and asynchronous call handling methods for each type of browser.</p> <h3>web-ext command line tool</h3> <p>The web-ext tool can help you by:</p> <ul> <li>providing features to automatically reload your extension preview as the code changes</li> <li>assist with debugging</li> <li>create extension packages, and more</li> </ul> </div> </article> </section>   <section id="user-experience" class="page-section-container">  <section id="" class="module"> <article class="module-content grid-x grid-padding-x"> <div class="cell small-12"> <h2>User Experience</h2> </div> </article> </section>   <section id="" class="module"> <article class="module-content grid-x grid-padding-x align-middle"> <div class="cell small-12 medium-6"> <p><img src="/assets/img/documentation/develop/GreatUserExperiences_promo.522a1674.jpg" alt="Great user experiences"></p> </div> <div class="cell small-12 medium-6"> <p>Having an exceptional user experience is crucial to attracting, and retaining, users of your extension.</p> <p><a href="https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/remembear-app/">RememBear</a> is a great example of an extension with an outstanding user experience.</p> </div> </article> </section>   <section id="" class="module"> <article class="module-content grid-x grid-padding-x"> <div class="cell small-12"> <h3>Make a great first impression</h3> <p>Focus on a slick <a href="/documentation/develop/onboard-upboard-offboard-users/">onboarding flow</a> that gets users up to speed with your extension quickly.</p> <p>If your extension collects user data during onboarding, make sure you follow the <a href="/documentation/develop/best-practices-for-collecting-user-data-consents/">best practices for collecting user data consent</a>. And, it’s important that you <a href="/documentation/develop/request-the-right-permissions/">request the right permissions</a>.</p> <h3>Put your user first</h3> <p>Keep your users engaged and follow the <a href="/documentation/develop/user-experience-best-practices/">user experience best practices</a>. And, don’t forget to <a href="/documentation/develop/build-an-accessible-extension/">build an accessible extension</a>, so that everyone can make use of it.</p> <p>Lastly, <a href="/documentation/develop/build-a-secure-extension/">building a secure extension</a> is fundamental to delivering an excellent user experience.</p> <h3>Define your value proposition</h3> <p>Users are less likely to install an extension if they don’t understand what it does and what value it adds to their browsing experience.<br> Find out best practices for putting your best foot forward with your extension.</p> </div> </article> </section>  </section>   <section id="firefox-for-android" class="page-section-container">  <section id="" class="module"> <article class="module-content grid-x grid-padding-x"> <div class="cell small-12"> <h2>Firefox for Android</h2> </div> </article> </section>   <section id="" class="module"> <article class="module-content grid-x grid-padding-x align-middle"> <div class="cell small-12 medium-6 medium-order-2"> <p><img src="/assets/img/documentation/develop/MobleExtensions_promo.577ed59a.png" alt="Moble Extensions"></p> </div> <div class="cell small-12 medium-6"> <h3>Understanding how to develop extensions for Android</h3> <p>To offer your extension to Firefox for Android users, you need to consider some <a href="/documentation/develop/differences-between-desktop-and-android-extensions/">differences between Firefox for the desktop and Android</a>.</p> <p>Get started with everything you need to know about <a href="/documentation/develop/developing-extensions-for-firefox-for-android/">developing for Firefox for Android</a>.</p> </div> </article> </section>   <section id="" class="module"> <article class="module-content grid-x grid-padding-x"> <div class="cell small-12"> <h3>Creating browser experiences for Android apps</h3> <p>If you develop Android apps, when you want to include a browser experience in your app you can take advantage of the browser engine that underpins Firefox using the <a href="https://github.com/mozilla/geckoview">GeckoView Extensions Android library</a>.</p> </div> </article> </section>  </section>   <section id="port-to-firefox" class="page-section-container">  <section id="" class="module"> <article class="module-content grid-x grid-padding-x"> <div class="cell small-12"> <h2>Port to Firefox</h2> </div> </article> </section>   <section id="" class="module"> <article class="module-content grid-x grid-padding-x align-middle"> <div class="cell small-12 medium-6 medium-order-2"> <p><img src="/assets/img/documentation/develop/ChromeToFirefoxExtensions_promo.bd1a66ee.png" alt="Chrome To Firefox Extensions"></p> </div> <div class="cell small-12 medium-6"> <h3>Bring your Chrome extension to Firefox</h3> <p>The Firefox extension environment is highly compatible with chromium-based extension technology. Your extension might already be capable of running on Firefox, or need only a few changes.</p> <p>Check out our <a href="/documentation/develop/porting-a-google-chrome-extension/">porting guide</a> to get started.</p> </div> </article> </section>  </section>   <section id="test-and-debug" class="page-section-container">  <section id="" class="module"> <article class="module-content grid-x grid-padding-x"> <div class="cell small-12"> <h2>Test and debug</h2> <h3>Make sure your extension is running right</h3> <p>Test and <a href="/documentation/develop/debugging/">debug your code</a> by <a href="/documentation/develop/temporary-installation-in-firefox/">temporarily installing</a> it in Firefox.</p> <p>Understanding <a href="/documentation/develop/extensions-and-the-add-on-id/">extensions and the Add-on ID</a> will help you test more effectively. You will also want to <a href="/documentation/develop/testing-persistent-and-restart-features/">test persistent and restart features</a> along with <a href="/documentation/develop/test-permission-requests/">permission requests</a>.</p> <p>You can use <a href="/documentation/develop/getting-started-with-web-ext/">web-ext</a> to automatically install and update your extension while making coding changes.</p> </div> </article> </section>  </section>  <section class="module meta-data"> <article class="module-content grid-x grid-padding-x"> <div class="cell small-12"><p><span class="meta-label contributors">Contributors:</span> <a href="https://github.com/caitmuenster/" title="View caitmuenster on Github">caitmuenster</a> </p><p><span class="meta-label date">Last update:</span> <a href="https://github.com/caitmuenster/" title="View caitmuenster on Github" itemprop="author" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"><span class="p-author h-card" itemprop="name">caitmuenster</span></a> <time class="dt-published" datetime="2019-07-09T09:00:00+00:00" itemprop="datePublished">Jul 09, 2019 </time> </p></div> </article> </section> <section class="module up-next"> <article class="module-content grid-x grid-padding-x"> <div class="cell small-12"> <h6>Up Next</h6> </div> <a href="/documentation/develop/unique-firefox-capabilities/" class="cell auto tile tile-block-link"> <div class="block-link"><p>Develop</p><h5>Unique Firefox Capabilities</h5> </div> </a> <a href="/documentation/develop/firefox-workflow-overview/" class="cell auto tile tile-block-link"> <div class="block-link"><p>Develop</p><h5>Firefox workflow overview</h5> </div> </a> <a href="/documentation/develop/about-the-webextensions-api/" class="cell auto tile tile-block-link"> <div class="block-link"><p>Develop</p><h5>About the WebExtensions API</h5> </div> </a> </article> </section> </main> <aside class="documentation-topics"> <div class="grid-container grid-x grid-padding-x"> <div class="cell small-12"> <h6>Documentation Topics</h6> <ul> <li><a href="/documentation/develop/">Develop</a></li> <li><a href="/documentation/publish/">Publish</a></li> <li><a href="/documentation/manage/">Manage</a></li> <li><a href="/documentation/enterprise/">Enterprise</a></li> <li><a href="/documentation/themes/">Themes</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </aside> <aside class="panel social"> <div class="grid-container grid-x grid-padding-x"> <div class="cell small-12"> <h2>Connect With Us</h2> </div> <div class="cell small-12 large-3"> <h4>Twitter</h4> <p>For developers: <br><a href="https://twitter.com/mozamo" class="twitter">@mozamo</a></p> <p>For end users: <br><a href="https://twitter.com/rockyourfirefox" class="twitter">@rockyourfirefox</a></p> </div> <div class="cell small-12 large-4"> <h4>More</h4> <p><a href="https://wiki.mozilla.org/Matrix" class="irc">Matrix</a></p> <p><a href="https://discourse.mozilla.org/c/add-ons/" class="irc">Community forum</a></p> </div> <div class="cell small-12 large-5"> <h4>Extensions Developer Newsletter</h4> <p>Stay up-to-date on news and events for Firefox extension developers.</p> <div class="newsletter" id="newsletter_wrap">  <form id="newsletter_form" name="newsletter_form" action="https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/newsletter/" method="post" data-no-csrf=""> <input type="hidden" id="fmt" name="fmt" value="H"> <input type="hidden" id="newsletters" name="newsletters" value="about-addons"> <div id="newsletter-errors" class="newsletter-errors"></div> <div id="newsletter_email" class="form_group"> <label for="email" class="visually-hidden">Email Address</label> <input type="email" id="email" name="email" class="form_input" required="" placeholder="Email Address" size="30"> </div> <div id="newsletter_privacy" class="form_group form_group-agree"> <input type="checkbox" id="privacy" name="privacy" required=""> <label for="privacy">I’m okay with Mozilla handling my info as explained in this <a href="https://www.mozilla.org/privacy/websites/">Privacy Notice</a>.</label> </div> <div id="newsletter_submit"> <button type="submit" class="button btn btn-success">Sign up</button> </div> </form> <div id="newsletter-thanks" class="newsletter-thanks"> <h6>Thanks! 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