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Install a FF extension from github

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info2419
info2419

Hello folks,

how can I install this extension on github into firefox? I dl'ed the files, put them in a zip but ff says "broken". https://gitlab.com/alanramsey/auto-reload-tab

thanks AO

Hello folks, how can I install this extension on github into firefox? I dl'ed the files, put them in a zip but ff says "broken". https://gitlab.com/alanramsey/auto-reload-tab thanks AO

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Hi

The best way is to look for it in https://addons.mozilla.org/en-GB/firefox/ and install it from there.

If you just want to test it as part if some development work, you will need to

I hope this this helps.

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Paul
Paul
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Hi

The best way is to look for it in https://addons.mozilla.org/en-GB/firefox/ and install it from there.

If you just want to test it as part if some development work, you will need to

I hope this this helps.

TyDraniu
TyDraniu
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This is a npm project, you need to set up a node.js environment first.

I managed to build this extension, but there's nothing special in it. It's better to use something from AMO, for instance https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/tab-reloader/

Modified by TyDraniu

info2419
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OK thanks. Got what I needed now.