devtools-boilerplate

This is an example repository that allows you to create devtools extensions

How to use

1. Clone the project.

git clone https://github.com/incepter/devtools-boilerplate
cd devtools-boilerplate

2. Install dependencies:

pnpm i

3. Edit env files: Access .env files and change them according to your needs:

NODE_ENV=development
EXTENSION_AUTHOR=author
EXTENSION_LIB_NAME=my-lib
EXTENSION_LIB_DISPLAY_NAME=My Lib
EXTENSION_STORAGE_KEY=__some_key__
EXTENSION_LIB_DESCRIPTION=Description for my devtools extension

This project uses vite to bundle and manage the project. The environment passed under process.env are NODE_ENV and any variable starting with EXTENSION_. So you could add custom variables that would help you when developing your extension.

4. Start in development mode:

To allow using the devtools in development mode too, you can start it using:

pnpm dev

5. Build in production mode:

pnpm build

6. Then you can install your extensions as unpacked to chrome and just choose the build folder

7. Close the devtools if open, then refresh the tab and reopen it again

By @incepter, with 💜