Browser extension distribution

[fahad-israr]

Browser extension distribution

[maxandersen]

@fahad-israr please add [email protected] as my user account on mozilla/firefox.

[fahad-israr]

Review wasn't successful. I'll have to investigate permissions and privileges again .

Hi there,

We regret to inform you that the most recent submission of your item was rejected. Please find the details below.

Item name: Starfix

Item ID: ojlhpgekmmemhihkigibkhehlejkjdmo

Violation(s):

Use of Permissions:

    Violation reference ID: Purple Potassium
    Violation: The following permission(s) need not be requested for the methods/properties implemented by the item:
        tabs
    How to rectify: Remove the above permission(s). The properties used by the items will continue to function even without requesting these permissions.
    Relevant section of the program policy:
        Request access to the narrowest permissions necessary to implement your Product's features or services. Don't attempt to "future proof" your Product by requesting a permission that might benefit services or features that have not yet been implemented. (learn more)



Do you believe this was a mistake?

You can use this Support Page to learn more about this violation and get in touch with us.

We value developer contributions to the Chrome Web Store, and look forward to helping you bring your item into compliance with our policies.

Thanks,

Chrome Web Store Developer Support

[fahad-israr]

Look out for group accounts for publishing extensions.
Look out for update mechanisms.

[fahad-israr]

@maxandersen Mozilla allows us to have multiple owners for the extension as mentioned here. I was trying to add you as an owner but failed because you don't own an account on Mozilla Developers Hub(I tried using the email: [email protected]) . You can register here: https://addons.mozilla.org/

[fahad-israr]

Extension has been successfully published on the mozilla store. Visit here: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/starfix/

[fahad-israr]

I've added . You would receive a confirmation mail soon.

[maxandersen]

Cool. Something to do for chrome web store?

[fahad-israr]

Have to create a Developers account there too. It includes a nominal fees . I'm looking into it and will soon make an account there and try putting the starfix extension there .

[fahad-israr]

Account Created but there's more to do for Chrome web Store.
It tells me these. I'll do these and can then submit for review .

Complete the points below to publish your item. Remember to Save Draft when you are done.

    Icon image is missing.
    You must provide a contact email before you can publish any item. Enter your contact email on the Account tab.
    At least one screenshot or video is required.
    A justification for storage is required. This can be entered on the Privacy practices tab.
    To publish your item, you must certify that your data usage complies with our Developer Program Policies. You can certify this on the Privacy practices tab of the item edit page.
    The single purpose description is required. This can be entered on the Privacy practices tab.

[fahad-israr]

• Had completed the required tasks and currently Starfix Extension is under review.

[fahad-israr]

I've resubmitted the extension for evaluation on Chrome Web Store with change reduced Permissions.

[fahad-israr]

Hurraah !! Finally got it ppublished on Chrome Web Store too.
Publicly available now. View it here :
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/starfix/ojlhpgekmmemhihkigibkhehlejkjdmo

[maxandersen]

Very cool

[ZaidMujahid]

I'm a beginner and I want to contribute to this issue, how can I get started?