Creating Firefox Extension Package
  • 23 Aug 2021
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To package an extension:

  1. Launch https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/. The Add-ons for Firefox webpage is displayed.
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  2. Click Developers Hub. The Add-on Developer Hub page is displayed.
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  3. Click on Submit or Manage Extensions. The Sign in page is displayed.
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  4. Enter the sign in credentials and click on Sign in. The Add-on Developers Hub page is displayed.
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  5. Click Submit Your First Add-on. The Add-on Developer Hub page is displayed.
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  6. Select On the site and click Continue. The Submit a New Add-on page is displayed.
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  7. Select a .zip file and click Continue.
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  8. Provide the add-on description and follow the screen shots.
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  9. Click Go to My Submissions. The Add-on will be uploaded and approved.
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  1. Click on the Add-Ons name (Example: XSO Extension11)
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