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On Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 2:27:23 PM UTC+2, Zeno wrote: > > Google bookmarks for firefox and sidebar !! > > > > https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/hccbe-google%E3%83%96%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AF%E6%8B%A1%E5%BC%B5/ > > > <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9HO3fithvWI/WyENetlm8zI/AAAAAAAAa_E/FmeECP9JZMc9m6J2EjAvHJezY-oQr4tegCLcBGAs/s1600/f6x%25281%2529.png> > > > On Tuesday, 5 September 2017 22:37:30 UTC+2, Jammer wrote: >> >> Fellow Gmarks users, >> >> I learned recently that Mozilla has changed the way extensions will need >> to be written. Based on my understanding of the information from Mozilla, >> starting with FF release 57 (to be released in Nov. 2017) the only >> extensions that will work are extensions that have been rewritten to follow >> their new WebExtensions framework. This means that unless Gmarks is >> migrated to this new framework, this beloved tool will cease to work. I >> wonder if there is any super programmers in our community that would like >> to take on the challenge of helping to migrate this awesome tool to the new >> framework. >> >> The written text from Mozilla is posted below (and here is the link if >> you'd rather go to the official page: >> https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-add-technology-modernizing?as=u&utm_source=inproduct >> ): >> >> >> Firefox add-on technology is modernizing >> >> Add-ons >> <https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/find-and-install-add-ons-add-features-to-firefox> >> >> allow you to add extra features and functionality to Firefox, modify the >> Firefox user interface and change its appearance. There are several types >> of add-ons but extensions are the most common. Anyone can create an >> extension and make it available for download. >> >> >> What's happening? >> >> In the past, add-ons often stopped working each time a new version of >> Firefox was released, because developers had to update them every six weeks >> to keep them compatible. Since add-ons could also modify Firefox internal >> code directly, it was possible for bad actors to include malicious code in >> an innocent-looking add-on. >> >> >> To address these issues, and as part of broader efforts to modernize >> Firefox <https://blog.nightly.mozilla.org/> as a whole, we’ve been >> transitioning >> <https://blog.mozilla.org/addons/2015/08/21/the-future-of-developing-firefox-add-ons/> >> >> to a new framework for developing Firefox extensions. Outside of rare >> instances, add-ons created with the new standard, called WebExtensions >> <https://developer.mozilla.org/Add-ons/WebExtensions/What_are_WebExtensions>, >> >> won’t break in new Firefox releases. You can still personalize Firefox with >> add-ons the same way you do now, except they won’t break in new Firefox >> releases. >> >> >> *Note:* Starting in Firefox 57, which will be released in November 2017, >> only add-ons built with this new technology will work in Firefox. These are >> indicated by the "Compatible with Firefox 57+" label on >> addons.mozilla.org (AMO). Add-ons built with the old technology are >> labeled "Legacy" in the Add-ons Manager (about:addons) tab. >> >> If an add-on does not have the "Compatible with 57+" label or has the >> "Legacy" label, the developer may be in the process of transitioning to the >> new technology. >> >> We are aware that certain add-ons will not be transitioning to the new >> standard; we will continue to assist developers to the fullest possible >> extent. As we get closer to November, we will suggest suitable replacements >> of add-ons not making the transition. >> >> >> If you are a user of Firefox Nightly, please note that Firefox 57 reached >> the Nightly channel <https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/nightly/all/> on >> August 2, 2017. Legacy add-ons will be disabled, but will be enabled again >> if the developer releases a compatible update. >> >> >> In the meantime, you can check if an add-on is planned for migration >> <http://arewewebextensionsyet.com/#addons> (popular add-ons only), look >> for alternatives >> <https://discourse.mozilla-community.org/t/favorite-webextensions/17087/3> >> or reach out to the developer to inquire if they will migrate their add-on. >> You may find developer contact information on the right side of the add-on >> listing on AMO. >> >> >> *We recommend that you install add-ons with the "Compatible with Firefox >> 57+" label to ensure compatibility with Firefox beyond November 2017.* >> >> If you are the developer of a legacy add-on, resources are available >> <https://wiki.mozilla.org/Add-ons/developer/communication> to help you >> migrate to the new standard. >> >> >> Best regards. >> > ... > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "GMarks" group. 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