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Welcome to the Jetpack Project! Jetpack's mission is to make it easy to create add-ons for Firefox using the languages of the web—HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Welcome to the Jetpack Project! Jetpack's mission is to make it easy to create add-ons for Firefox using the languages of the web—HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.


Right now the project is developing two products: the Add-on SDK and the Add-on Builder.
Right now the project is developing one product: the Add-on SDK.
The Add-on Builder is now in read-only mode and will be turned off completely in April 2014. Please download your data before then. Learn [https://blog.mozilla.org/addons/2013/12/18/add-on-builder/ more].


* The Add-on SDK is a locally-hosted development environment that allows you to easily build add-ons for Firefox.
* The Add-on SDK is a locally-hosted development environment that allows you to easily build add-ons for Firefox.
* The [https://builder.addons.mozilla.org/ Add-on Builder] is an online development environment which allows you to create and store your add-ons using only your browser.
* The [https://builder.addons.mozilla.org/ Add-on Builder] was an online development environment which allowed you to create and store your add-ons using only your browser.


You can access these products from [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/developers/builder the Add-on Developer Hub].
You can access these products from [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/developers/builder the Add-on Developer Hub].


== Developing Add-ons with the SDK and Builder ==
== Developing Add-ons ==


If you'd like to learn more about developing add-ons with the Add-on SDK or the Add-on Builder, please visit the [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/developers/builder Add-on Developer Hub]. We've listed some extra resources for add-on developers below:
If you'd like to learn more about developing add-ons with the Add-on SDK, please visit the [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/developers/builder Add-on Developer Hub]. We've listed some extra resources for add-on developers below:


* [[Jetpack/FAQ|Jetpack FAQ]]
* [[Jetpack/FAQ|Jetpack FAQ]]
* [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/developers/docs/sdk/latest/ Add-on SDK Documentation]
* [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/developers/docs/sdk/latest/ Add-on SDK Documentation]
* [[Jetpack/Presentations|Presentations]]
* [[Jetpack/Presentations|Presentations]]
* [[Jetpack/Tutorials|Tutorials]]
* [[Jetpack/Examples|Example Add-ons]]
* [[Jetpack/Examples|Example Add-ons]]
* [[Jetpack/Cookbook|Add-ons Cookbook]]
* [https://github.com/mozilla/addon-sdk/wiki/Community-developed-modules Additional Modules]
* [https://github.com/mozilla/addon-sdk/wiki/Community-developed-modules Additional Modules]
* [[Jetpack/Module_Deprecation|Module deprecation plan]]


You can get help in:
You can find help in 1, 2 and 3 options from Contacts section. If you find a problem, you can [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/enter_bug.cgi?product=Add-on%20SDK report a bug].
 
* the [https://forums.mozilla.org/addons/viewforum.php?f=27 Add-on Builder/Add-on SDK discussion forum on AMO]
* the [[#Mailing_list|Mailing list]]
* the [http://mibbit.com/?channel=%23jetpack&server=irc.mozilla.org #jetpack] IRC channel on [http://irc.mozilla.org/ Mozilla's IRC network].
 
If you find a problem, you can [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/enter_bug.cgi?product=Add-on%20SDK report a bug].


== Participating in the Jetpack Project ==
== Participating in the Jetpack Project ==
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* Go get the [https://github.com/mozilla/addon-sdk Add-on SDK Source Code]
* Go get the [https://github.com/mozilla/addon-sdk Add-on SDK Source Code]
* Talk to us on the [[#Mailing_list|Jetpack mailing list]] or the [http://mibbit.com/?channel=%23jetpack&server=irc.mozilla.org #jetpack] channel on [http://irc.mozilla.org/ Mozilla's IRC network].
* Talk to us on the 1st and 2nd options in Contacts setion.
* Browse the list of [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/buglist.cgi?list_id=507889&resolution=---&resolution=DUPLICATE&query_format=advanced&product=Add-on%20SDK open bugs] or [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/enter_bug.cgi?product=Add-on%20SDK raise one yourself].
* Browse the list of [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/buglist.cgi?list_id=507889&resolution=---&resolution=DUPLICATE&query_format=advanced&product=Add-on%20SDK open bugs] or [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/enter_bug.cgi?product=Add-on%20SDK raise one yourself].
* Learn how to [https://github.com/mozilla/addon-sdk/wiki/contribute contribute] and [[Jetpack/SDK/Writing_Documentation|document]] your code
* Learn how to [https://github.com/mozilla/addon-sdk/wiki/contribute contribute] and [[Jetpack/SDK/Writing_Documentation|document]] your code
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We have a weekly project meeting on Tuesdays @ 10:00am Pacific Time. To join in:
We have a weekly project meeting on Tuesdays @ 10:00am Pacific Time. To join in:


* In person: 2J-JK (Moz HQ - 2nd Floor)
* In person: SFO 323 'Coit Tower' ( at Mozilla's San Francisco office, 3rd floor )
* Vidyo: https://v.mozilla.com/flex.html?roomdirect.html&key=W1xz8rcslKbR
* Vidyo: <code>https://v.mozilla.com/flex.html?roomdirect.html&key=W1xz8rcslKbR</code> (<code>v.mozilla.com</code> (server) not found)
* Backchannel: [http://mibbit.com/?channel=%23jetpack&server=irc.mozilla.org #jetpack IRC channel]
* Backchannel: 2nd option in Contacts section
* Alternative Call-in: 1-800-707-2533 - password 369 - conference room 347 (tell us on IRC if you need this option)
* Alternative Call-in: 1-800-707-2533 - password 369 - conference room 347 (tell us on IRC if you need this option)


[https://wiki.mozilla.org/Jetpack/Weekly_Meeting Next meeting's agenda and archive of minutes].
[https://wiki.mozilla.org/Jetpack/Weekly_Meeting Next meeting's agenda and archive of minutes].
[[Jetpack/Weekly_Meeting/Blogpost|How-to create the weekly summary post]].


=== Mailing list ===
=== Mailing list ===
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Jetpack is using a Google group. You can see archives [https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/mozilla-labs-jetpack here], and participate with a google account. <br>
Jetpack is using a Google group. You can see archives [https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/mozilla-labs-jetpack here], and participate with a google account. <br>
Otherwise, you can subscribe to this mailing list without google account by sending a mail to [mailto:mozilla-labs-jetpack+subscribe@googlegroups.com mozilla-labs-jetpack+subscribe@googlegroups.com]. Then you should be able to send messages to the list on [mailto:mozilla-labs-jetpack@googlegroups.com mozilla-labs-jetpack@googlegroups.com].
Otherwise, you can subscribe to this mailing list without google account by sending a mail to [mailto:mozilla-labs-jetpack+subscribe@googlegroups.com mozilla-labs-jetpack+subscribe@googlegroups.com]. Then you should be able to send messages to the list on [mailto:mozilla-labs-jetpack@googlegroups.com mozilla-labs-jetpack@googlegroups.com].


=== Product Roadmap ===
=== Product Roadmap ===
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=== More resources ===
=== More resources ===
* [[Jetpack/Triage Process|Add-on SDK Bug Triage Process]]
* [[Jetpack/Triage Process|Add-on SDK Bug Triage Process]]
* [[Jetpack/Development_Process|Add-on SDK Development Process]]
* [[Jetpack/Development_Process|Add-on SDK Development Process]]
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* [[Jetpack/Historical|Historical Notes on Jetpack]]
* [[Jetpack/Historical|Historical Notes on Jetpack]]


=== Current Projects ===
=== Dormant Past Projects ===
 
* [[Jetpack/Web_Presence|Jetpack Web Presence Project]] - an effort to improve the Jetpack project's web presence.
* [[Jetpack/Web_Presence|Jetpack Web Presence Project]] - an effort to improve the Jetpack project's web presence.
* [[Jetpack/WorkWeeks|Work Week Notes]]
* [[Jetpack/WorkWeeks|Work Week Notes]]


=== Add-on Builder ===
=== Add-on Builder ===
The Add-on Builder (codenamed "Flightdeck") provided an online development environment for add-ons hosted in the browser. It is being [https://blog.mozilla.org/addons/2013/12/18/add-on-builder/ phased out].


The Add-on Builder (codenamed "Flightdeck") provides an online development environment for add-ons hosted in the browser.
* [https://wiki.mozilla.org/AMO/FlightDeck Add-on Builder]


* [https://wiki.mozilla.org/AMO/FlightDeck Add-on Builder]
== Contacts ==
# the mailing list
# the <s><code>#jetpack</code></s> channel on <s>[[Mozilla IRC Server]]</s>.
# the [http://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/firefox-addon-sdk Stack Overflow "firefox-addon-sdk" tag]

Latest revision as of 04:04, 11 December 2024

Welcome to the Jetpack Project! Jetpack's mission is to make it easy to create add-ons for Firefox using the languages of the web—HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Right now the project is developing one product: the Add-on SDK. The Add-on Builder is now in read-only mode and will be turned off completely in April 2014. Please download your data before then. Learn more.

  • The Add-on SDK is a locally-hosted development environment that allows you to easily build add-ons for Firefox.
  • The Add-on Builder was an online development environment which allowed you to create and store your add-ons using only your browser.

You can access these products from the Add-on Developer Hub.

Developing Add-ons

If you'd like to learn more about developing add-ons with the Add-on SDK, please visit the Add-on Developer Hub. We've listed some extra resources for add-on developers below:

You can find help in 1, 2 and 3 options from Contacts section. If you find a problem, you can report a bug.

Participating in the Jetpack Project

Start Here

Want to get involved?

Weekly Meeting

We have a weekly project meeting on Tuesdays @ 10:00am Pacific Time. To join in:

  • In person: SFO 323 'Coit Tower' ( at Mozilla's San Francisco office, 3rd floor )
  • Vidyo: https://v.mozilla.com/flex.html?roomdirect.html&key=W1xz8rcslKbR (v.mozilla.com (server) not found)
  • Backchannel: 2nd option in Contacts section
  • Alternative Call-in: 1-800-707-2533 - password 369 - conference room 347 (tell us on IRC if you need this option)

Next meeting's agenda and archive of minutes.

Mailing list

Jetpack is using a Google group. You can see archives here, and participate with a google account.
Otherwise, you can subscribe to this mailing list without google account by sending a mail to mozilla-labs-jetpack+subscribe@googlegroups.com. Then you should be able to send messages to the list on mozilla-labs-jetpack@googlegroups.com.

Product Roadmap

More resources

Dormant Past Projects

Add-on Builder

The Add-on Builder (codenamed "Flightdeck") provided an online development environment for add-ons hosted in the browser. It is being phased out.

Contacts

  1. the mailing list
  2. the #jetpack channel on Mozilla IRC Server.
  3. the Stack Overflow "firefox-addon-sdk" tag
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