| name | addon |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| description | Browser and software addon architecture reference — extension APIs, manifest formats, lifecycle hooks, and plugin security models. Use when building browser extensions, designing plugin systems, or understanding addon sandboxing. |
| author | BytesAgain |
| homepage | https://bytesagain.com |
| source | https://github.com/bytesagain/ai-skills |
| tags | ["addon","extension","plugin","browser","architecture","api","devtools"] |
| category | devtools |
Addon — Addon & Extension Architecture Reference
Quick-reference skill for browser extension development, plugin system design, and addon security.
When to Use
- Building browser extensions (Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
- Designing plugin/addon architectures for applications
- Understanding extension manifest formats and permissions
- Implementing addon lifecycle hooks and event systems
- Reviewing addon security models and sandboxing
Commands
intro
scripts/script.sh intro
Overview of addon/extension architecture — types, platforms, and design patterns.
manifest
scripts/script.sh manifest
Extension manifest formats — Manifest V3, permissions, content scripts.
lifecycle
scripts/script.sh lifecycle
Addon lifecycle — install, activate, update, disable, uninstall hooks.
apis
scripts/script.sh apis
Browser extension APIs — tabs, storage, messaging, alarms, notifications.
security
scripts/script.sh security
Addon security — sandboxing, CSP, permission models, code review.
patterns
scripts/script.sh patterns
Plugin architecture patterns — hook systems, middleware, event buses.
messaging
scripts/script.sh messaging
Inter-component messaging — background ↔ content script ↔ popup communication.
publishing
scripts/script.sh publishing
Publishing addons — Chrome Web Store, AMO, review process, updates.
help
scripts/script.sh help
version
scripts/script.sh version
Configuration
| Variable | Description |
|---|
ADDON_DIR | Data directory (default: ~/.addon/) |
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