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[WIP] Update Chrome extension manifest to v3
Update Chrome extension manifest to v3
Sep 8, 2025
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This PR migrates the Chrome extension from Manifest v2 to Manifest v3 to comply with Chrome's recommendations and ensure continued compatibility with modern Chrome versions.
Key Changes Made
Manifest Configuration
manifest_versionfrom 2 to 3app/background.js)permissionsandhost_permissionsfor better securityAPI Migration
The extension now uses Manifest v3 compatible APIs:
chrome.extension.onConnect→chrome.runtime.onConnectchrome.extension.connect→chrome.runtime.connectchrome.extension.sendRequest→chrome.runtime.sendMessagechrome.tabs.sendRequest→chrome.tabs.sendMessageService Worker Conversion
app/background.html(not needed for service workers)Files Modified
manifest.json- Core v3 configuration updatesapp/background.js- Service worker implementation with v3 APIsapp/scripts/app/AppCtrl.js- Runtime detection updateapp/scripts/core/appContext.js- Connection API migrationapp/scripts/core/chromeExtension.js- Message API updatesapp/scripts/core/dev.js- Tab messaging API updateBackward Compatibility
The extension maintains all existing functionality while being compatible with current and future Chrome versions. The changes are minimal and surgical, preserving the AngularJS dependency graph features users rely on.
Fixes #25.
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