Add file extension option to `web-ext build`

[kumar303]

Add an option to build a package file with something other than the .xpi extension

[Croydon]

What about an manifest value which allows to save this setting persistent and also allows to save the build multiple times with different file extensions? Could be a step for Firefox&Chrome packaging at once?

I'm not sure if the often discussed mozilla.json file is already a reality, but I guess there could be a place for something like this.

[kumar303]

Could be a step for Firefox&Chrome packaging at once?

Could you explain this further? Can't you just use a .zip for both Firefox and Chrome? That was our intention when prioritizing support for .zip.

What about an manifest value which allows to save this setting persistent

I think a good solution here would be to implement support for a web-ext config file that you could commit to your repo to set defaults: #176

[andymckay]

Also, there isn't a mozilla.json file that I know about.

[Croydon]

@kumar303:

Could you explain this further? Can't you just use a .zip for both Firefox and Chrome? That was our intention when prioritizing support for .zip.

When I didn't get it wrong it is not possible to install a .zip bundled add-on permanently in a (non-stable) Firefox build, is it? I'm doing this for longer testings of my (.xpi) add-ons.

I think a good solution here would be to implement support for a web-ext config file that you could commit to your repo to set defaults: #176

That sounds very good :)

[kumar303]

When I didn't get it wrong it is not possible to install a .zip bundled add-on permanently in a (non-stable) Firefox build, is it? I'm doing this for longer testings of my (.xpi) add-ons.

You can install a .zip permanently in any build of Firefox (stable or non-stable). In about:addons you select 'Install add-on from file' in the gears menu. In the file picker change 'Format' from 'Add-ons' to 'All files' and select the zip.

[Croydon]

You can install a .zip permanently in any build of Firefox (stable or non-stable).

I'm sorry. I forgot the most important information. Is it also possible to install a .zip addon permanently when it's not signed?

I might remembering reading something like .zip are good for temporary testing or something. Unfortunately, my GitHub feed is spamming a huge information flow, so that I mostly just skim the issues, prs..

[kumar303]

I'm sorry. I forgot the most important information. Is it also possible to install a .zip addon permanently when it's not signed?

I think so. Just like with XPIs, you would need to either use a pre-production or unbranded build with signing disabled.