https://github.com/guest271314/native-messaging-bun

Bun Native Messaging host
https://github.com/guest271314/native-messaging-bun

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Bun Native Messaging host

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/guest271314/native-messaging-bun
• Owner: guest271314
• License: wtfpl
• Created: 2023-01-08T01:05:52.000Z (almost 2 years ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-11-03T14:22:44.000Z (about 2 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-11-03T15:24:25.614Z (about 2 months ago)
• Topics: bun, javascript, native-messaging, native-messaging-host
• Language: JavaScript
• Homepage:
• Size: 16.6 KB
• Stars: 2
• Watchers: 3
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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Bun Native Messaging host

# Installation and usage on Chrome and Chromium

1. Navigate to `chrome://extensions`.

2. Toggle `Developer mode`.

3. Click `Load unpacked`.

4. Select `native-messaging-bun` folder.

5. Note the generated extension ID.

6. Open `nm_bun.json` in a text editor, set `"path"` to absolute path of `nm_bun.js` and `chrome-extension:///` using ID from 5 in `"allowed_origins"` array. 

7. Copy the file to Chrome or Chromium configuration folder, e.g., Chromium on \*nix `~/.config/chromium/NativeMessagingHosts`; Chrome dev channel on \*nix `~/.config/google-chrome-unstable/NativeMessagingHosts`.

8. Make sure `bun` executable and `nm_bun.js` are executable.

9. To test click `service worker` link in panel of unpacked extension which is DevTools for `background.js` in MV3 `ServiceWorker`, observe echo'ed message from Bun Native Messaging host. To disconnect run `port.disconnect()`.

The Native Messaging host echoes back the message passed. 

For differences between OS and browser implementations see [Chrome incompatibilities](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Add-ons/WebExtensions/Chrome_incompatibilities#native_messaging).

# License

Do What the Fuck You Want to Public License [WTFPLv2](http://www.wtfpl.net/about/)