philc / philc/vimium

add "add-on id" to manifest.json to enable global install of vimium

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Description

Describe the bug
Currently, it is not possible to install/deploy vimium using this procedure: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/deploying-firefox-with-extensions

To Reproduce

  1. attempt to install globally using this procedure: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/deploying-firefox-with-extensions
  2. result: extension does not work

Browser and Vimium version
Latest version on firefox

Solution
manifest.json file should include id, for example:

"applications": {
  "gecko": {
    "id": "vimium@example.net"
  }
},

as described here: https://github.com/philc/vimium/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#installing-from-source

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start with manifest.json and compare its structure with the Firefox deployment procedure linked in the issue and the installing-from-source guidance in CONTRIBUTING.md. Add the requested Firefox extension identifier, then verify that Vimium can be installed globally and works when following the documented deployment procedure.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
web-dev
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
1/5
Estimated time
Under an hour
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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