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 =A Web-based API for Developing Extensions in Firefox=
-The [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Add-ons/WebExtensions WebExtensions API] is the new technology for developing extensions in Firefox. These APIs are based on Web standards and let you create and maintain one codebase that works across multiple browsers, without having to update it for every Firefox release.
-With the release of [https://wiki.mozilla.org/RapidRelease/Calendar Firefox 57] in November, only add-ons built with WebExtensions APIs will be supported.
+The [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Add-ons/WebExtensions WebExtensions API] was introduced in 2016 as a stable, cross-browser platform that allows extension and theme authors to enhance the default Firefox browser. In November of 2017 it became the only officially supported extension API with the release of Firefox Quantum. The secure, sandboxed nature of the WebExtensions API means that not every legacy API can or will be available. Nevertheless, since its introduction, the WebExtensions API has grown with new features such as tab hiding and additional theme elements, all while maintaining near-complete compatibility with the Chrome extension API. Going forward, you can expect to see improvements in performance as well as additional features for user scripting, context menus, keyboard shortcuts and private browsing.
-This page contains timelines, tutorials, and other resources to help you port your legacy add-on to use WebExtensions APIs. If you're looking for resources on creating a new add-on, please head over to [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Add-ons/WebExtensions MDN].
+Keep an eye on the [https://blog.mozilla.org/addons/ Add-ons Blog] for more information on enhancements to the WebExtensions API in upcoming releases of Firefox or, if you want real-time detailed information on upcoming changes, follow the [https://mzl.la/2MttuGN WebExtensions product in Bugzilla].
-=====What's New=====
+This page contains resources to help you port your legacy extension to use WebExtensions APIs. If you're looking for resources on creating a new extension, please head over to [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Add-ons/WebExtensions MDN].
-*[https://blog.mozilla.org/addons/2017/03/09/office-hours-support-transitioning-porting-webextensions/ Office Hours support available for transitioning developers] - Check the [https://atsay.github.io/WebExtensions_office_hours/ schedule] to see who can help in your time zone.
-*Use [https://blog.mozilla.org/addons/2017/01/20/migrating-to-webextensions-port-your-stored-data/ Embbeded WebExtensions] to port your stored data
-*[http://webextensions-experiments.readthedocs.io/ WebExtensions Experiments]: prototype WebExtension APIs without having to build Firefox
-*Help plan and prioritize (or vouch for) WebExtensions APIs by joining the [[WebExtensions/Triage|weekly public triage]].
-=Timelines and roadmaps=
+=About the WebExtensions API=
-*[https://trello.com/b/ZpIDuMAW/addon-planning Add-on planning]: see what the add-on team is working on
-*[https://blog.mozilla.org/addons/2017/02/16/the-road-to-firefox-57-compatibility-milestones/ Add-on impacting changes] and [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Firefox/AddOns/Status/current#Schedule visual schedule]: see upcoming changes that will impact compatibility
+* [[WebExtensions/Vision|WebExtensions Vision]]: see the high-level vision for the WebExtensions API.
-*[https://trello.com/b/PC9kB14s/webextensions-roadmap WebExtensions roadmap]: see upcoming APIs.
+* [[WebExtensions/policy|WebExtensions Policy]]: guidelines for what should be included in the WebExtensions API
+* [[WebExtensions/FAQ|WebExtensions APIs FAQs]]: Have questions about the WebExtensions API? Check out these frequently asked questions.
 =Migration paths for developers of legacy add-ons=
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 =Tools=
 *[https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Add-ons/WebExtensions/Getting_started_with_web-ext web-ext] is a command line tool designed to speed up various parts of the WebExtension development process, making development faster and easier.
+* [https://www.extensiontest.com/ The Extension Compatibility Test] is a utility that can test your Chrome extension's compatibility with Firefox. All you need to do is upload your .crx file.
 *[https://github.com/mi-g/weh WebExtensions Helper] speeds up browser add-ons development by providing  facilities for WebExtensions-based (Firefox, Chrome, Opera and Edge) extensions
+* [https://webextensions.tech/ webextensions.tech] is a scaffolding UI tool for browser extensions. It lets you to input and select few parameters and outputs a complete boilerplate browser extension project.
 *[https://github.com/yeoman/generator-chrome-extension Chrome Extension generator] creates everything you need to get started with extension development. You can choose Browser UI(Browser,Page Action, Omnibox) type and select permissions you need.
 *[http://extensionizr.com/ Extensionizr] is a wizard that helps you create a basic extension
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 =Documentation & Tutorials=
 *[https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Add-ons/WebExtensions/Porting_a_legacy_Firefox_add-on Porting guides that map SDK and XUL APIs to available WebExtensions APIs]
+* [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Add-ons/WebExtensions/Porting_a_Google_Chrome_extension How to port a Chrome extension to Firefox]
 *[https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Add-ons/WebExtensions How-to guides] covering common add-on developer cases, like [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Add-ons/WebExtensions/Intercept_HTTP_requests intercepting web requests] and [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Add-ons/WebExtensions/Add_a_button_to_the_toolbar adding a button to the toolbar]
 *[https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Add-ons/WebExtensions/Comparison_with_the_Add-on_SDK Comparison with the Add-on SDK]
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 *[https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Add-ons/WebExtensions/Browser_support_for_JavaScript_APIs Browser compatibility table] for all WebExtensions APIs
 *[https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Add-ons/WebExtensions/Examples Examples of WebExtensions on MDN Web Docs]
-* [https://github.com/iamVP7/MyExtensions/blob/master/README.md @iamvp7's Tutorials & examples of WebExtensions]
 =Blog Posts=
 All WebExtensions blog posts are [https://blog.mozilla.org/addons/category/web-extensions/ here].
+* December 20, 2018: [https://blog.mozilla.org/addons/2018/12/20/extensions-in-firefox-65/ Extensions in Firefox 65]
+* November 8, 2018: [https://blog.mozilla.org/addons/2018/11/08/extensions-in-firefox-64/ Extensions in Firefox 64]
+* August 31, 2018: [https://blog.mozilla.org/addons/2018/08/31/extensions-in-firefox-63/ Extensions in Firefox 63]
+* July 5, 2018: [https://blog.mozilla.org/addons/2018/07/05/extensions-in-firefox-62/ Extensions in Firefox 62]
+* May 17, 2018: [https://blog.mozilla.org/addons/2018/05/17/extensions-in-firefox-61/ Extensions in Firefox 61]
+* April 2, 2018: [https://blog.mozilla.org/addons/2018/04/02/extensions-firefox-60/ Extensions in Firefox 60]
 * January 26, 2018: [https://blog.mozilla.org/addons/2018/01/26/extensions-firefox-59/ Extensions in Firefox 59]
 * November 20, 2017: [https://blog.mozilla.org/addons/2017/11/20/extensions-in-firefox-58/ Extensions in Firefox 58]
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 =Get in Touch=
-* [[IRC|IRC]]:
+* [[Matrix]]:
-** #teamaddons: team chat
+** Add-ons:  support for extensions, themes, and API development
-** #addons:  support for extensions, themes, plugins and addons.mozilla.org
+** Add-on Reviewers: add-on reviews and policy
-** #addon-reviewers: add-on reviews and policy
+** AMO: addons.mozilla.org bugs and development
-** #amo: addons.mozilla.org bugs and development
-** #extdev: extension development
-** #themedev: theme development
-** #webextensions: web extensions
 * Mailing List: