https://github.com/devlinduldulao/fb-messenger-notifications-creator
https://github.com/devlinduldulao/fb-messenger-notifications-creator
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- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/devlinduldulao/fb-messenger-notifications-creator
- Owner: devlinduldulao
- Created: 2026-02-06T06:03:54.000Z (5 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-04-05T14:50:09.000Z (3 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-05-01T19:07:26.421Z (about 2 months ago)
- Language: JavaScript
- Size: 164 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: README.md
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README
# Messenger Notifications
Get desktop notifications when you receive new Facebook Messenger messages. Never miss an important message!
## Features
- **Desktop Notifications**: Get instant visual notifications for new messages
- **Badge Counter**: Red badge on the extension icon shows unread message count
- **Silent Mode Toggle**: Easily turn off notifications when you need to focus
- **Click to Open**: Click the notification to jump directly to Messenger
- **Auto-Clear Badge**: Badge clears when you view the Messenger tab
- **Primary Support**: Monitors `facebook.com/messages` and keeps `messenger.com` compatibility during the migration
## Installation
### For Google Chrome
1. Open Chrome and go to `chrome://extensions/`
2. Enable **Developer mode** (toggle in the top-right corner)
3. Click **Load unpacked**
4. Navigate to this folder and select it
5. The extension icon will appear in your toolbar
### For Microsoft Edge
1. Open Edge and go to `edge://extensions/`
2. Enable **Developer mode** (toggle in the left sidebar)
3. Click **Load unpacked**
4. Navigate to this folder and select it
5. The extension icon will appear in your toolbar
## How to Use
1. Keep a `facebook.com/messages` tab open (can be in background)
2. When a new message arrives, you`ll get a desktop notification
3. Click the notification to open Messenger
4. Toggle Silent Mode in the popup when you need to focus
## Troubleshooting
### Notifications not appearing?
1. **Check browser notification permissions:**
- Chrome: `chrome://settings/content/notifications`
- Edge: `edge://settings/content/notifications`
2. **Check Windows notification settings:**
- Go to Settings > System > Notifications
- Make sure Chrome/Edge notifications are enabled
3. **Make sure the Messenger tab is open**
### Extension not loading?
Make sure all files are present:
- `manifest.json`
- `background.js`
- `content.js`
- `popup.html`
- `popup.css`
- `popup.js`
- `icons/icon16.png`
- `icons/icon48.png`
- `icons/icon128.png`
If icons are missing, run: `node create-icons.js`
## Privacy
This extension:
- **Primarily runs on** `facebook.com/messages/*` and keeps `messenger.com/*` compatibility during the migration
- **Stores locally** your silent mode preference only
- **Does NOT** send any data to external servers
- **Does NOT** read your message contents
Full Privacy Policy: [PRIVACY.md](PRIVACY.md)
## Files
```
messenger-notifications/
├── manifest.json # Extension configuration
├── background.js # Service worker (handles notifications)
├── content.js # Monitors Messenger pages
├── popup.html # Settings popup UI
├── popup.css # Popup styles
├── popup.js # Popup functionality
├── create-icons.js # Icon generator script
├── README.md # This file
├── PRIVACY.md # Privacy policy
└── icons/
├── icon16.png
├── icon48.png
└── icon128.png
```
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