GNOME Shell integration
This extension provides integration with GNOME Shell and the corresponding extensions repository https://extensions.gnome.org
GNOME Shell Integration - A Firefox Add-On for Linux Users
"GNOME Shell integration" is an add-on for Firefox that enables efficient integration with GNOME Shell and the linked extension repository. For this to function, users need to install a native connector. Connector can be installed through package "chrome-gnome-shell" or manually for several Linux systems such as Arch Linux, Debian, Fedora, Gentoo and Ubuntu.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 838
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
- alarms
- nativeMessaging
- notifications
- storage
- tabs
Host permissions:
- https://extensions.gnome.org/
- https://extensions-next.gnome.org/
Size: 139.85K
URLs: Website
Ranking
# 128 ▼ 3
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary
You MUST install native connector for this extension to work.
For Arch Linux, Debian, Fedora, Gentoo and Ubuntu you can install package named "chrome-gnome-shell".
You also can install connector manually. See https://wiki.gnome.org/Projects/GnomeShellIntegrationForChrome/Installation for install instructions.
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Works well for accessing shell extensions
- Necessary for certain distributions
- Users appreciate its functionality
Cons
- Current issues with Firefox on Debian 12 reported
- Some users prefer other methods of extension management like Extension Manager
- Uncertainty about future updates
Most mentioned
- Functionality to access GNOME Shell extensions
- Issues with current Firefox version on Debian 12
- Compatibility concerns with newer extension methods
User reviews
by Firefox user 18769754, 2025-01-07
by Behrad, 2024-12-28
by grisfer, 2024-11-16
Add-on safety
Risk impact
GNOME Shell integration requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
GNOME Shell integration has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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