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* [[WebExtensions/Vision|WebExtensions Vision]]: see the high-level vision for the WebExtensions API.  
* [[WebExtensions/Vision|WebExtensions Vision]]: see the high-level vision for the WebExtensions API.  
* [[WebExtensions/FAQ|WebExtensions APIs FAQs]]: Have questions about the WebExtensions API? Check out these frequently asked questions.
* [[WebExtensions/policy|WebExtensions Policy]]: guidelines for what should be included in the WebExtensions API
* [https://trello.com/b/PC9kB14s/webextensions-roadmap WebExtensions roadmap]: see upcoming APIs.
* [[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=
=Migration paths for developers of legacy add-ons=
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* [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://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://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.
*[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
*[http://extensionizr.com/ Extensionizr] is a wizard that helps you create a basic extension
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=Documentation & Tutorials=
=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/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 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]
*[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/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://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=
=Blog Posts=
All WebExtensions blog posts are [https://blog.mozilla.org/addons/category/web-extensions/ here].
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]
* 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]
* 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=
=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:  
* Mailing List:  
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