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'''Why is there a separate site for Thunderbird and SeaMonkey add-ons?'''
'''Why is there a separate site for Thunderbird and SeaMonkey add-ons?'''


The Firefox add-on development platform was migrated in 2017 to a new technology called WebExtensions. This makes it easy to create powerful cross-browser add-ons using web technologies. Throughout 2018, all legacy add-ons and legacy features on AMO are being phased out.
The Firefox add-on development platform was migrated in 2017 to a new technology called [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Add-ons/WebExtensions WebExtensions]. This makes it easy to create powerful cross-browser add-ons using web technologies. Throughout 2018, all legacy add-ons and legacy features on AMO are being phased out.


Given that Thunderbird and SeaMonkey still use legacy add-on technology, it was decided it would be easier for the add-on websites to split, so AMO can do away with legacy features and continue its development.
Given that Thunderbird and SeaMonkey still use legacy add-on technology, it was decided it would be easier for the add-on websites to split, so AMO can do away with legacy features and continue its development.
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'''Where can I ask more questions about this?'''
'''Where can I ask more questions about this?'''


You can post a message on our community forum or email amo-admins AT mozilla DOT org for additional information.
You can post a message on [https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/new-site-for-thunderbird-add-ons/30027 our community forum] or email amo-admins AT mozilla DOT org for additional information.
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