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This is the same type of addon that Firefox uses. For a general introduction, see [https://developer.mozilla.org/docs/Mozilla/Add-ons/WebExtensions WebExtensions] and [https://developer.mozilla.org/docs/Mozilla/Add-ons/WebExtensions/What_are_WebExtensions What are WebExtensions]. | This is the same type of addon that Firefox uses. For a general introduction, see [https://developer.mozilla.org/docs/Mozilla/Add-ons/WebExtensions WebExtensions] and [https://developer.mozilla.org/docs/Mozilla/Add-ons/WebExtensions/What_are_WebExtensions What are WebExtensions]. | ||
However, the APIs are different between Thunderbird and Firefox. Some Firefox APIs work in Thunderbird (just try it), other Firefox APIs do not work, and Thunderbird has a few specific APIs added. There is some documentation for the [https://thunderbird-webextensions.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ Thunderbird WebExtension APIs]. | However, the APIs are different between Thunderbird and Firefox. Some Firefox APIs work in Thunderbird (just try it), other Firefox APIs do not work, and Thunderbird has a few specific APIs added. There is some documentation for the [https://thunderbird-webextensions.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ Thunderbird WebExtension APIs] - this is your main landing page. | ||
[https://github.com/thundernest/tb-web-ext-experiments/ WebExtension Experiments] can be used | For any API that is not yet provided, [https://github.com/thundernest/tb-web-ext-experiments/ WebExtension Experiments] can be used. | ||
There are not many WebExtensions for Thunderbird yet, our own Owl is one of the first that I know of, so you're in new territory. Don't expect a smooth ride. But to be one the pioneers can be exciting, too. Help wanted! | There are not many WebExtensions for Thunderbird yet, our own Owl is one of the first that I know of, so you're in new territory. Don't expect a smooth ride. But to be one the pioneers can be exciting, too. Help wanted! | ||
More details: WebExtensions have a manifest.json. The following WebExtension APIs are available in Thunderbird: | More details: WebExtensions have a manifest.json. The following WebExtension APIs are available in Thunderbird, as documented on [https://thunderbird-webextensions.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ Thunderbird WebExtension APIs]: | ||
* Tabs and Windows API, {{bug|1455471}}, TB 60 and TB 63+ | * Tabs and Windows API, {{bug|1455471}}, TB 60 and TB 63+ | ||
* Address Book API, {{bug|1469238}}, TB 60 and TB 63+ | * Address Book API, {{bug|1469238}}, TB 60 and TB 63+ | ||