Automattic / Automattic/harper

Extension doesn't work with Chrome memory saver set to Maximum

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Description

**Describe the bug**
Chrome has a built-in memory saving feature that completely disables the functionality of this extension when set to Maximum.

**To Reproduce**
Steps to reproduce the behavior:
1. Go to Settings
2. Click on Performance
3. Scroll down to Memory Saver
4. Set to Maximum
5. Try to write text on a site with an error

**Expected behavior**
The extension should show the corrections for the written errors

**Platform**
Chrome (macOS)

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue in Chrome on macOS by setting Memory Saver to Maximum, then visiting a site containing a writing error. Compare the extension's behavior with Memory Saver disabled; done means corrections are shown in both configurations.

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Assessment

Domain
devtools
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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