Overview

WebExtensionTemplate is a tool that allows you to easily create browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. It provides a streamlined process for building extensions using TypeScript and either Svelte or React. With WebExtensionTemplate, you can quickly develop popup windows, extension settings pages, and even iOS and macOS container apps for Safari extensions.

Features

Popup window written in Svelte or React
Extension settings page written in Svelte or React
Lightning-fast build process using esbuild
Build scripts to package the extension for Chrome, Firefox, and Safari
Sourcemaps for local builds
Minifies production builds
iOS and macOS container apps written in SwiftUI for Safari extensions
Prettier formatting
webextension-polyfill to add missing Promise-based APIs to Chrome

Summary

WebExtensionTemplate is a powerful tool for quickly creating browser extensions using TypeScript and Svelte or React. It simplifies the development process by providing pre-built components like popup windows and settings pages. The build process is optimized for speed, and the resulting extensions can be easily packaged for Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Additionally, WebExtensionTemplate offers support for iOS and macOS container apps, allowing you to create robust Safari extensions without needing knowledge of Swift or SwiftUI. With its comprehensive features and ease of use, WebExtensionTemplate is a valuable tool for developers looking to build browser extensions efficiently.

Kyle N

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