Mellowtel Performance Analysis: Real-World Impact TestingMellowtel is an open-source library that helps browser extension developers monetize their work through consensual bandwidth sharing. The library allows users to opt-in to share their unused bandwidth with AI labs and startups who need access to publ...Dec 4, 2024·3 min read
Using Content Scripts in Chrome Extensions: A Complete GuideContent scripts are a powerful feature of Chrome extensions that allow you to interact directly with web pages. This guide will walk you through creating and implementing content scripts in your Chrome extension. What are Content Scripts? Content scr...Sep 29, 2024·2 min read
How to Create a Service Worker for Chrome ExtensionsService workers are a key component of modern Chrome extensions, replacing the older background scripts. This guide will walk you through creating and implementing a service worker in your Chrome extension. What is a Service Worker? A service worker ...Sep 29, 2024·3 min read
How to Create Your First Chrome Extension: A Step-by-Step GuideCreating a Chrome extension is a great way to enhance your browsing experience and learn about web development. This guide will walk you through creating your very first Chrome extension. What is a Chrome Extension? A Chrome extension is a small soft...Sep 29, 2024·3 min read
How to Debug Offscreen Pages in Chrome Extension Manifest V3Debugging offscreen pages in Chrome extensions using Manifest V3 can be challenging, but there are effective methods to overcome this issue. Here are the primary approaches: 1. Use chrome://inspect/#other Navigate to chrome://inspect/#other in Chrome...Sep 25, 2024·1 min read
Resolving "Uncaught (in promise) Error: Error: Adapter 'http' is not available in the build"When developing Chrome extensions, you may encounter the "Uncaught (in promise) Error: Error: Adapter 'http' is not available in the build” error when using Axios. This article explores how to solve this issue using the Fetch API with an async/await ...Sep 25, 2024·3 min read
How to Get the Current Tab URL in a Chrome ExtensionThis guide will show you how to efficiently retrieve the URL of the current tab in a Google Chrome extension using the latest recommended methods. Prerequisites Basic knowledge of JavaScript and HTML Familiarity with Chrome extension development ...Sep 25, 2024·3 min read