Web App Maker

Open sites in a window without any browser decorations. For when you want the Progressive Web App (PWA) or Site Specific Browser (SSB) experience.

Web App Maker

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Add-on stats

Users: 83
7
Rating: 4.00
(1)
Version: 2024.10.1.1 (Last updated: 2024-10-02)
Creation date: 2024-09-13
Weekly download count: 40
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • clipboardWrite
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
Size: 9.48K

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# 10,836 ▲ 425
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Add-on summary

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Click the extension button and two options will appear:

  • pop out current tab
  • copy web app link

The web app link can be used to make bookmarks or shortcuts to open sites like Spotify, Element, etc... so they use Firefox but it feels like a Progressive Web App (PWA) instead.

The web app link is of the form moz-extension://[uuid]/app/[site_to_open]. This link is specific to an instance of the extension and only exists for your browser. If you uninstall the extension the links will not work. If you reinstall the extension, old links will not work.

The decorations are hidden by using the javascript API browser.windows.create() with type="popup" (see https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Add-ons/WebExtensions/API/windows/create#type).

User reviews

I love this app. I hope it was a bit more user friendly. It's hidden under extension icon tab. I wish the window that pop up was not so large and I could specify the window size. I also wish I could create a desktop icon for the website I use always. Right now I have to click on extension icon, then go to the tab of the website app I want to launch, then click on the Web App Maker. So 3 clicks to get to the app. I wish I had a desktop icon for particular app or have a bookmark in a tool bar for the site I always use and it just pops up, that would be great.
by Yoyo, 2024-11-05
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Web App Maker requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Web App Maker is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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