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 * If you are migrating your add-on to WebExtensions, please check [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Add-ons/WebExtensions/API this page] to see if all the APIs you need are already available.
-* If you don't find what you need, please check [https://mzl.la/2qKW0K1 the list of approved APIs] and add yourself to the bug that applies to you to track its progress.
+* If you don't find what you need, please check [https://mzl.la/2OyUD9u the list of approved APIs] and add yourself to the bug that applies to you to track its progress.
-* Join the [https://mail.mozilla.org/listinfo/dev-addons dev-addons mailing list] to find out which APIs are being triaged every week so you can follow along or provide input.
+* Join the [https://mail.mozilla.org/listinfo/dev-addons dev-addons mailing list] to find out when the next API triage is scheduled and  which APIs are on the agenda so you can follow along or provide input.
-If none of these options address your situation, you can consider filing an API request. Before you do, please keep in mind:
+If none of these options address your situation, consider filing an API request. Before you do, please keep in mind:
-* The goal of WebExtensions is not to support every use case from legacy extensions. In most cases, the functionality you need can be built with WebExtensions APIs, but it requires some re-thinking and modification.
+* New API must meet the guidelines outlined the [[WebExtensions/policy|WebExtensions API Policy]].  Please review it.
-* Generic or very broad bugs are hard to turn into actionable issues. Try to limit the focus if possible.
 * We do try to review all incoming API requests, but it takes time, so please be patient.
 * Do a [https://mzl.la/2snQxWS search] to see if the bug exists already.
+* Still want to file a new API? You can do so [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/enter_bug.cgi?product=WebExtensions&component=Untriaged here].
-Here are some reference materials you might find helpful:
+Goals are set out in the [[WebExtensions/Vision|vision document]].
-* The [[WebExtensions/Vision|vision document]] lays out the goals of WebExtensions
-* If you are expecting a bug before Firefox 57, please check out the [https://mzl.la/2qKVGuA roadmap document].