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Managing the Impact: embedded WE
=Managing the Impact=
*'''Tell us which APIs you need''' - If you have a WebExtensions API you'd like to see implemented, [https://wiki.mozilla.org/WebExtensions/NewAPIs#Submitting_an_API.3F file them here].
*'''Embedded WebExtensions Experiments (formerly Native.js)''' - We want to give developers a way to develop and experiment with APIs that go beyond what Chrome provides. To get involvedIn Firefox 51, read about the project you can [https://wikideveloper.mozilla.org/en-US/Add-ons/WebExtensions/Experiments hereEmbedded_WebExtensions embed] and the corresponding [https://wikia WebExtensions add-on inside an existing SDK or bootstrapped add-on.mozilla.org/This is especially useful to developers of SDK or bootstrapped add-ons who want to start migrating to WebExtensions/NewAPIs criteria] for evaluating and take advantage of new APIslike Native Messaging, but can’t fully migrate yet. It’s also useful for developers who want to complete data migration towards WebExtensions, and who want to take parts of their add-on that are not compatible with multiprocess Firefox and make them compatible.
*'''Transition API proposalTell us which APIs you need''' - There is also If you have a proposal to allow SDK add-ons to access WebExtension APIs in order WebExtensions API you'd like to ease the transition. You can see implemented, take a look and add comments at the [https://docswiki.mozilla.org/WebExtensions/NewAPIs new APIs criteria].google *'''WebExtensions Experiments (formerly Native.comjs)''' - We will soon announce a way to [https:/document/dwiki.mozilla.org/18KCEIohJdQBLsHW2A9HkaZKsXhVEIhk8qvSSzU2GkzAWebExtensions/edit hereExperiments develop and experiment with APIs]that go beyond what Chrome provides.
It is possible that not all add-ons will be able to migrate to WebExtensions without having to drop any features. But we want to work with you to get as many add-ons migrated as possible with the functionality you created intact. We invite you to contribute to its evolution, and we look forward to [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Add-ons/developer/communication#Get_in_Touch working with you].
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