instead of installing an addon, how to you download the
source code or xpi code for an addon? I have been
told you can get the source code of a xpi
by unpacking it.
Thank you.
how to get source code of an addon?
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Re: how to get source code of an addon?
Instructions:
* open AMO page in current tab
* right click "Add to Firefox" or "Install Theme" or "Remove" button
* or right click "Download file" link when using another browser like Chrome
* click "Save Links As" menu item
* rename file extension from .xpi to .zip
* unpack .zip file
How to Unzip Files in Linux
http://linuxize.com/post/how-to-unzip-files-in-linux/
Sometimes the developer releases the source code on the homepage or support site.
uBlock Origin
http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/607454
http://github.com/gorhill/uBlock
Photon Blue over System Theme
http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/2726909
http://github.com/jscher2000/Photon-Blu ... or-Firefox
* open AMO page in current tab
* right click "Add to Firefox" or "Install Theme" or "Remove" button
* or right click "Download file" link when using another browser like Chrome
* click "Save Links As" menu item
* rename file extension from .xpi to .zip
* unpack .zip file
How to Unzip Files in Linux
http://linuxize.com/post/how-to-unzip-files-in-linux/
Sometimes the developer releases the source code on the homepage or support site.
uBlock Origin
http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/607454
http://github.com/gorhill/uBlock
Photon Blue over System Theme
http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/2726909
http://github.com/jscher2000/Photon-Blu ... or-Firefox