web-ext

TLDR

Run extension in Firefox

$ web-ext run

Run in specific Firefox

$ web-ext run --firefox=[/path/to/firefox]

Build extension

$ web-ext build

Lint extension

$ web-ext lint

Sign extension

$ web-ext sign --api-key=[key] --api-secret=[secret]

Run from specific directory

$ web-ext run -s [extension/]

Run with verbose output

$ web-ext run -v

SYNOPSIS

web-ext command [--source-dir dir] [options]

web-ext develops Firefox extensions. It runs, builds, and signs extensions.
Run mode launches Firefox with extension loaded. Auto-reloads on changes.
Building creates distribution zip. Ready for submission.
Linting checks for common issues. Manifest errors, deprecated APIs.
Signing submits to Mozilla. Required for distribution outside AMO.

PARAMETERS

run

Run in browser.

build

Package extension.

lint

Check for issues.

sign

Sign for distribution.

-s, --source-dir DIR

Extension source.

--firefox PATH

Firefox binary.

-v, --verbose

Verbose output.

--api-key KEY

AMO API key.

--api-secret SECRET

AMO API secret.

CAVEATS

Firefox-specific tool. Signing needs AMO account. Some features need Nightly.

HISTORY

web-ext was created by Mozilla for WebExtension development. It simplifies the extension development workflow.