React Browser Extension Boilerplate

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React / Preact X browser extension boilerplate for the most popular browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Opera, new Edge and other Chromium-based browsers)

Overview

The React Web Extension Boilerplate is a project that aims to provide a simple boilerplate for writing browser extensions for popular browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and new Edge. It allows developers to easily switch between using Preact X and React, and incorporates features such as Shadow DOM for injected content, auto-reloading, and a ready-to-go setup with internationalization.

Features

  • Preact X or React: Developers can easily switch between using Preact X and React in the webpack config.
  • Shadow DOM for injected content: Content and styles that are injected directly into the page are isolated inside the Shadow DOM.
  • Styled-Components: The boilerplate includes support for Styled-Components, allowing for easy styling of the extension.
  • Auto reloading: There is no need to manually reload the extension as it automatically reloads after changes in files.
  • Ready-to-go setup with internationalization: The boilerplate is already set up with internationalization support, making it easy to translate the extension.

Summary

The React Web Extension Boilerplate is a useful tool for developers who want to write browser extensions for popular browsers. It provides a simple starting point with key features like the ability to switch between Preact X and React, Shadow DOM support, auto-reloading, and internationalization. The installation process is straightforward, making it easy for developers to get started with creating their own browser extensions using this boilerplate.

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Styled Components

Styled Components is a popular library for styling React components using CSS syntax. It allows you to write CSS in your JavaScript code, making it easier to create dynamic styles that are specific to each component.

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Webpack

Webpack is a popular open-source module bundler for JavaScript applications that bundles and optimizes the code and its dependencies for production-ready deployment. It can also be used to transform other types of assets such as CSS, images, and fonts.