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= Add-on Compatibility Reporter = | = Add-on Compatibility Reporter = | ||
ACR is an add-on for Firefox that lets you report whether add-ons are compatible/working or not. Mozilla monitors these reports and keeps an eye on misbehaving ones to take action to ensure Firefox users have the best experience. | |||
== Version 2.0 + == | |||
For version 2.0, we ported the add-on the [https://addons.mozilla.org/developers/builder Add-ons SDK] | |||
== Specification == | === Specification === | ||
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lDu-_cOxDK0UC8Ur0-5s0PW3ZFtrG3BcJcJPmMs7So8/edit?pli=1 SDK re-boot specification]. | |||
== Installation == | === Installation === | ||
# Install the extension from [https://addons.mozilla.org | # Install the extension from [https://addons.mozilla.org/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 | ||
== Report Viewing == | === Report Viewing === | ||
To view submitted reports, just go to the [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/compatibility/reporter Report Viewer] or [https://preview.addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/compatibility/reporter Report Viewer preview] and enter the add-on's GUID or AMO ID. To see a sample of submitted reports, go [https://preview.addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/compatibility/reporter/ntortarolo@hotmail.com here]. | To view submitted reports, just go to the [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/compatibility/reporter Report Viewer] or [https://preview.addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/compatibility/reporter Report Viewer preview] and enter the add-on's GUID or AMO ID. To see a sample of submitted reports, go [https://preview.addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/compatibility/reporter/ntortarolo@hotmail.com here]. | ||
== Open Bugs == | === Open Bugs === | ||
[http:// | Issues are now stored in the GitHub project: https://github.com/mozilla/addon-compatibility-reporter/issues | ||
=== Contacts === | |||
* Project Manager: [http://gkoberger.net/ Gregory Koberger] | |||
* Development: [http://briks.si Briks Software] - David McNamara and [https://wiki.mozilla.org/User:Kinger Brian King]. | |||
== Up to Version 1.1 == | |||
Up to Version 1.1, ACR was an extension for Firefox, Thunderbird, and Seamonkey 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, [http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0Acwo2Bn17-PrZGZudHRobnJfMTFnbTRqcDlkcg&hl=en see the spec]. | |||
=== Release Process === | |||
Here are the steps needed for a release to go out: | |||
# All bugs fixed have to have the correct Target Milestone in Bugzilla | |||
# Mark fixed bugs as FIXED | |||
# Briks will post a test build | |||
# Henrik Skupin will test bugs in the milestone bucket | |||
# If go ahead is given, upload the XPI to AMO. | |||
# If issues are reopened, either fix them and return to step 1, or push out to the next release and go ahead and release anyway. | |||
== Blog Posts == | === 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://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], February 16, 2010 | ||
* [http://blog.fligtar.com/2009/12/16/improving-the-compatibility-reporter/ Improving the Compatibility Reporter], December 16th, 2009 | * [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 | * [http://blog.mozilla.com/addons/2009/10/22/announcing-the-add-on-compatibility-reporter/ Announcing the Add-on Compatibility Reporter], October 22nd, 2009 | ||
== Contacts == | === Original 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. | ||
* QA: [http://www.hskupin.info/ Henrik Skupin] | |||
Latest revision as of 15:36, 10 August 2016
Add-on Compatibility Reporter
ACR is an add-on for Firefox that lets you report whether add-ons are compatible/working or not. Mozilla monitors these reports and keeps an eye on misbehaving ones to take action to ensure Firefox users have the best experience.
Version 2.0 +
For version 2.0, we ported the add-on the Add-ons SDK
Specification
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
Issues are now stored in the GitHub project: https://github.com/mozilla/addon-compatibility-reporter/issues
Contacts
- Project Manager: Gregory Koberger
- Development: Briks Software - David McNamara and Brian King.
Up to Version 1.1
Up to Version 1.1, ACR was an extension for Firefox, Thunderbird, and Seamonkey 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.
Release Process
Here are the steps needed for a release to go out:
- All bugs fixed have to have the correct Target Milestone in Bugzilla
- Mark fixed bugs as FIXED
- Briks will post a test build
- Henrik Skupin will test bugs in the milestone bucket
- If go ahead is given, upload the XPI to AMO.
- If issues are reopened, either fix them and return to step 1, or push out to the next release and go ahead and release anyway.
Blog Posts
- Lifehacker : Add-On Compatibility Reporter Enables Incompatible Firefox Extensions, Reports If Still Not Working, February 16, 2010
- Improving the Compatibility Reporter, December 16th, 2009
- Announcing the Add-on Compatibility Reporter, October 22nd, 2009
Original Contacts
- Project Manager: Justin Scott
- Development: Briks Software - Brian King and David McNamara.
- QA: Henrik Skupin