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-When you develop browser extensions for Firefox one of your best assets is the community of browser extension developers. This community is ready to share their skills and expertise, and make your browser extension development an engaging experience.<br />
+Whether you're technical or not at all, there's a contribution opportunity for you. It's easy to get started, and your efforts help to make Firefox better!
 We are committed to providing a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for all. Our [https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/about/governance/policies/participation/ participation guidelines] set the standards for behavior in this community and all official Mozilla forums.<br />
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 Whether you are a regular contributor or a newcomer, we welcome you. If you feel you have been or are being harassed or made uncomfortable by a community member, please contact [mailto:cneiman@mozilla.com Caitlin Neiman], Add-ons Community Manager, or the [mailto:inclusion@mozilla.com Mozilla Diversity & Inclusion team], immediately.<br />
-= Build extensions =
+=Contribute to the Add-ons Ecosystem=
-If you’re new to browser extensions for Firefox, you’ll find these resources excellent places to start when you’re looking for support from the community:
-* The [https://chat.mibbit.com/?server=irc.mozilla.org&channel=%23webextensions #webextensions] IRC channel, when you need a quick response to your browser extension questions.
+== Create an Add-on ==
-* The [https://discourse.mozilla.org/c/add-ons Mozilla add-on forums], for discussion of all browser extension related stuff.
+=====Add-ons for Firefox Desktop=====
-* Firefox browser extension development on [https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/firefox-addon Stack Overflow].
+To get started, check out this [https://developer.mozilla.org/Add-ons/WebExtensions/Your_first_WebExtension comprehensive tutorial]. It contains documentation, tools and information on how to get in touch with other developers. Need suggestions on what to build? Here is a [https://discourse.mozilla-community.org/search?q=idea%20category%3A35 list of add-ons] people have asked for.
+=====Add-ons for Firefox for Android=====
+The release version of Firefox for Android supports a limited number of [https://extensionworkshop.com/documentation/publish/recommended-extensions/ Recommended Extensions]. You can install other extensions listed on addons.mozilla.org using a [https://blog.mozilla.org/addons/2020/09/29/expanded-extension-support-in-firefox-for-android-nightly/ workaround] on Firefox for Android Nightly. For more information about developing extensions for Firefox for Android, see [https://extensionworkshop.com/documentation/develop/developing-extensions-for-firefox-for-android/ Firefox Extension Workshop].
+=====Port Add-ons to Firefox=====
+It's easy to port Chrome extensions to Firefox. Read this [https://extensionworkshop.com/documentation/develop/porting-a-google-chrome-extension/ quick guide] and happy porting!
+== Improve add-ons in Firefox ==
+=====Contribute to the Add-on Manager in Firefox=====
+The add-on manager is an integral part of the end-user's experience with addons.mozilla.org
+#Familiarize yourself with the on-boarding materials: [https://developer.mozilla.org/docs/Mozilla/Developer_guide/Introduction Onboard to Firefox codebase]
+#Pick a [http://mzl.la/1JlF0hm "Good First Bug"] to work on
+=====Contribute to the WebExtensions API=====
+======''Good First Bugs''======
+If you'd like to contribute to the WebExtensions API and are new to the Firefox code base, we recommend getting started with a good-first-bug.
+Visit our [[WebExtensions/Contribution_Onramp|WebExtensions Contribution Onramp]] to onboard to the code base and get started with a [https://mzl.la/2yq1XA8 good-first bug].
+You may also want to read [https://blog.mozilla.org/addons/2018/08/14/building-extension-apis-oriol-brafau/ this blog post] for tips on how to contribute to the WebExtensions API.
+====== ''Develop WebExtensions APIs'' ======
+*If you're experienced with Mozilla infrastructure and would like to develop WebExtensions APIs directly for Firefox, here is a list of [https://mzl.la/2vrKSSy approved APIs] that you can start contributing to.
+*If you want to tinker with WebExtensions APIs without having to build Firefox, [http://webextensions-experiments.readthedocs.io/en/latest/index.html WebExtensions Experiments] is for you!
+*If you simply want to request a WebExtensions API, please [[WebExtensions/NewAPIs|read this information]] before filing a bug.
+== Improve addons.mozilla.org (AMO) ==
+Addons.mozilla.org, commonly known as "AMO" is Mozilla's official site for developers to list add-ons, and for users to discover them.
+===== Contribute code to AMO server =====
+If you're new to Mozilla, and you know Python, get [[Add-ons/Contribute/Code|onboarded here]] [https://github.com/mozilla/addons-server/labels/contrib%3Agood_first_bug and work on a "Good First Bug"]!
+===== Contribute code to AMO front-end =====
+If you're interested in JavaScript and front-end technologies such as [https://facebook.github.io/react/ React] and [http://redux.js.org/ Redux], take a look at [https://github.com/mozilla/addons-frontend/labels/contrib%3Agood_first_bug "Good First Bugs" in the front-end repository].
+===== Become an Add-on Reviewer =====
+Volunteer reviewers ensure the security and reliability of add-ons on AMO by testing submissions. Learn how you can [https://wiki.mozilla.org/AMO:Reviewers join this community].
+===== Rate your favorite add-ons =====
+Search for your favorite add-on at https://addons.mozilla.org. On the add-on's detail page, scroll down to the Reviews section and leave a comment for the developer.
+===== Create a collection =====
+Collections make it easy to keep track of favorite add-ons and share your perfectly customized browser with others. Get started [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/collections/ here].
+===== Create a theme =====
+Themes let you personalize the look of your Firefox. To create your own, [https://extensionworkshop.com/documentation/themes/ start here].
+===== Join the Recommended Extensions Community Board  =====
+The Recommended Extensions Community Board is comprised of a small group of community members who help with the ongoing evaluation of of new and current [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/search/?recommended=true&sort=random&type=extension Recommended Extensions] and other special projects. Every board serves for six months, then a new group of community curators take over. Check the [https://blog.mozilla.org/addons/ Add-ons Blog] to learn when the next application period opens and for application instructions.
+===== Curate Featured Themes collection =====
+Help us curate Mozilla's [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/collections/mozilla/featured-personas Featured Themes] collection to help users find high-quality themes. [[Add-ons/Contribute/Featured_Themes|Learn more and apply to be a curator]].
+== Contribute to add-on developer tools ==
+* [https://github.com/mozilla/web-ext Web-Ext] is a tool for developing WebExtensions. Check out the [https://github.com/mozilla/web-ext/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md contributing guide] to get started.
+* The [https://github.com/mozilla/addons-linter add-ons linter] checks for errors and validates extensions submitted to addons.mozilla.org. Check out the [https://github.com/mozilla/addons-linter/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md contributing guide] to get started.
+* [https://github.com/mozilla/webextension-polyfill Webextensions-polyfill] is a library designed to help developers create extensions that are compatible across multiple browsers. See the [https://github.com/mozilla/webextension-polyfill/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md contributing guide] for how to get started.
+== Help add-on users ==
+Answer questions from add-on users in the [https://support.mozilla.org/questions/firefox?topic=customize Firefox Support Forum]!
+== Help add-on developers ==
+If you're already familiar with add-on development or you think you're a good technical writer, help us improve the WebExtensions API reference documentation on [https://developer.mozilla.org/Add-ons MDN] or the Firefox-specific documentation for add-on developers on [https://extensionworkshop.com Extension Workshop]. The list of open issues for Extension Workshop can be found on in the [https://github.com/mozilla/extension-workshop/issues extension-workshop repository] on Github.
+You can also help by translating docs on MDN to a different language (pro tip: try replacing the en-US part of the link above to your native language code).
+==Localization==
+*'''MDN's "localization priorities" list''' - We're always in need of translators--here are the [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/search?q=mdn+localization+priorities&topic=addons priority projects] for add-ons
+*'''Localize addons.mozilla.org''' - Join [https://pontoon.mozilla.org/en-GB/amo/ Pontoon] and translate addons.mozilla.org [https://pontoon.mozilla.org/projects/amo-frontend/ frontend] or [https://pontoon.mozilla.org/projects/amo/ backend] to your Language.
+=Contributor Recognition=
+==Report Your Contributions==
+We want to make sure you're recognized for your contributions!
+# Create a [https://mozillians.org Mozillians] profile if you haven't already.
+# Add your name and accomplishments on the [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Add-ons/Contribute/Recognition Recognition wiki page] (please be specific--these will be archived by month, so list your recent contributions).
+We regularly choose an outstanding contributor (Friend of Add-ons) and send that person a token of appreciation. Any contribution is eligible--it doesn't have to be an opportunity listed on this page!
+==Friends of Add-ons==
+Big thanks to these [https://blog.mozilla.org/addons/category/featured-contributors/ outstanding volunteer contributors]!
+= Connect With the Community =
+Check out our [[Add-ons/Community/|Community wiki]] to learn more about our community forums, mailing lists, blog, and other ways to get in touch.