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Revision as of 13:31, 26 September 2023
, 26 September 2023Sideloading stopped being supported in Firefox version 74. Thus, the only way to install add-ons from the command line is by using Multiple Item Packages.
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Sideloading is a method of installing an extension in Firefox by adding an extension file to a special location using an executable application installer. [https://blog.mozilla.org/addons/2019/10/31/firefox-to-discontinue-sideloaded-extensions/ Sideloading stopped being supported in Firefox version 74]. Thus, the only way to install add-ons from the command line is by using Multiple Item Packages. | |||
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= Overview = | = Overview = | ||
Provide the ability to install multiple items contained in a single package. This can be accomplished with a trimmed down version of the existing install manifest format and with very minimal changes through the leveraging of the existing code and user interface for item installation. | Provide the ability to install multiple items contained in a single package. This can be accomplished with a trimmed down version of the existing install manifest format and with very minimal changes through the leveraging of the existing code and user interface for item installation. | ||