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= Add-on Compatibility Reporter = | = Add-on Compatibility Reporter = | ||
The ACR is an extension for Firefox and Thunderbird that lets you | The ACR is an extension for Firefox and Thunderbird that lets you enable add-ons that are not compatible with the current version you are using. You can report whether add-ons are compatible or not. Mozilla will collect these reports and inform add-on developers of the status. | ||
== Specification == | == Specification == | ||
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== Installation == | == Installation == | ||
# Install the extension from [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ | # Install the extension from [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/add-on-compatibility-reporter/ here] | ||
# When testing against preview, go to ''about:config'' and change ''extensions.acr.amo_host'' to preview.addons.mozilla.org | # When testing against preview, go to ''about:config'' and change ''extensions.acr.amo_host'' to preview.addons.mozilla.org | ||
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== Open Bugs == | == Open Bugs == | ||
[http://bri.kz/acrbugs Open Bugs here]. Add-on bugs typically have [ACR Extension] in the summary line. | [http://bri.kz/acrbugs Open Bugs here]. Add-on bugs typically have [ACR] or [ACR Extension] in the summary line. | ||
== Blog Posts == | |||
* [http://lifehacker.com/#!5472767/add+on-compatibility-reporter-enables-incompatible-firefox-extensions-reports-if-still-not-working Lifehacker : Add-On Compatibility Reporter Enables Incompatible Firefox Extensions, Reports If Still Not Working] | |||
* [http://blog.fligtar.com/2009/12/16/improving-the-compatibility-reporter/ Improving the Compatibility Reporter], December 16th, 2009 | |||
* [http://blog.mozilla.com/addons/2009/10/22/announcing-the-add-on-compatibility-reporter/ Announcing the Add-on Compatibility Reporter], October 22nd, 2009 | |||
== Contacts == | == Contacts == | ||
* Project Manager: [https://wiki.mozilla.org/User:Fligtar Justin Scott] | * Project Manager: [https://wiki.mozilla.org/User:Fligtar Justin Scott] | ||
* Development: [http://briks.si Briks Software] - [https://wiki.mozilla.org/User:Kinger Brian King] and David McNamara. | * Development: [http://briks.si Briks Software] - [https://wiki.mozilla.org/User:Kinger Brian King] and David McNamara. | ||
Revision as of 11:27, 14 February 2011
Add-on Compatibility Reporter
The ACR is an extension for Firefox and Thunderbird that lets you enable add-ons that are not compatible with the current version you are using. You can report whether add-ons are compatible or not. Mozilla will collect these reports and inform add-on developers of the status.
Specification
For full details, see the spec.
Installation
- Install the extension from here
- When testing against preview, go to about:config and change extensions.acr.amo_host to preview.addons.mozilla.org
Report Viewing
To view submitted reports, just go to the Report Viewer or Report Viewer preview and enter the add-on's GUID or AMO ID. To see a sample of submitted reports, go here.
Open Bugs
Open Bugs here. Add-on bugs typically have [ACR] or [ACR Extension] in the summary line.
Blog Posts
- Lifehacker : Add-On Compatibility Reporter Enables Incompatible Firefox Extensions, Reports If Still Not Working
- Improving the Compatibility Reporter, December 16th, 2009
- Announcing the Add-on Compatibility Reporter, October 22nd, 2009
Contacts
- Project Manager: Justin Scott
- Development: Briks Software - Brian King and David McNamara.