Overview

The Web Extensions React starter is a starter repository that provides a foundation for building browser extensions using React and Typescript. It includes various features and components such as content scripts, popup and options pages, common communication channels, and storage for all apps and scripts. This starter repo is compatible with manifest v3, making it compatible with both Chromium-based browsers and soon Firefox. It provides a guide for developing your own extension, updating information inside the manifest file, and building and testing React apps within the different folders.

Features

Content Scripts, Popup, and Options Page as React Apps: The starter repo includes three separate React apps for content scripts, popup, and options page, allowing for easy development and management.
Typescript on All Apps and Scripts: The use of Typescript ensures type safety and provides a better development experience.
Common Communication Channel and Storage: The repo includes a common communication channel and storage for all apps and scripts, allowing them to communicate and share data.
Works with Manifest V3: The starter repo is compatible with manifest v3, making it compatible with all Chromium-based browsers and soon Firefox.

Summary

The Web Extensions React starter is a comprehensive starter repository for building browser extensions using React and Typescript. It provides a set of features, including separate React apps for content scripts, popup, and options pages, Typescript support, common communication channels, and compatibility with manifest v3. By following the provided installation guide and utilizing the resources provided, developers can easily create and publish their own browser extensions.

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React Browser Extension