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Built a client into the extension

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Description

Add possibility to built a client into the extension. This makes loading of a specific client faster and protects from malicious clients.

The second goal may be achieved also by adding a hash (SHA-256) of the client to the extension and verify it after downloading the client. But the verification may take time and is not so easy to implement in JS.

Also, the extension containing a blob with the client's code may have difficulties to pass validation for Firefox/Chrome store.

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Research direction

The issue proposes either embedding a client in the extension or verifying a downloaded client with a SHA-256 hash. Start by resolving which approach is wanted and reviewing the Firefox and Chrome store validation constraints mentioned in the issue. Done means the chosen approach loads the intended client faster and addresses the malicious-client concern without preventing store validation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
security, web-dev
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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