React Chrome Extension
chrome extension boilerplate with ReactJs using inject page strategy
Overview
The React Chrome Extension is a boilerplate project that allows developers to quickly create a Chrome extension using ReactJS. The extension uses the inject page strategy, allowing developers to write their components as usual without having to worry about the configurational challenges of setting up a Chrome extension. This project is sponsored by Recast Studio and aims to provide a better user experience by injecting the extension as a sidebar into the host page's DOM.
Features
- Use of ReactJS: The extension utilizes ReactJS for its component-based approach, routing, and build mechanism.
- Injecting Extension to Host Page: The extension is injected into the host page as a content script, allowing it to interact with the page's DOM.
- Chrome Messaging API: The extension makes use of the Chrome messaging API to facilitate communication between the extension and the host page.
- Isolated Extension CSS: To ensure that the extension's CSS does not conflict with the host page's styles, an iframe is used to isolate the extension's CSS.
Summary
The React Chrome Extension is a boilerplate project that simplifies the process of creating a Chrome extension using ReactJS. It provides features such as the ability to inject the extension as a sidebar into the host page's DOM, use of the Chrome messaging API for communication, and isolation of the extension's CSS using an iframe. The installation process involves cloning the repository, installing dependencies, and building the extension. The extension can be added to Chrome by enabling developer mode and loading the unpacked "build" folder. The project is open source under the MIT License and welcomes contributions from the developer community.
- React
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- SCSS
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- Eslint
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- Webpack
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