https://github.com/guest271314/native-messaging-quickjs
QuickJS Native Messaging host
https://github.com/guest271314/native-messaging-quickjs
javascript native-messaging native-messaging-host quickjs
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QuickJS Native Messaging host
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/guest271314/native-messaging-quickjs
- Owner: guest271314
- Created: 2022-06-01T00:58:28.000Z (over 3 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2023-04-16T22:23:15.000Z (over 2 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-11-21T13:53:50.269Z (about 1 year ago)
- Topics: javascript, native-messaging, native-messaging-host, quickjs
- Language: JavaScript
- Homepage:
- Size: 50.8 KB
- Stars: 5
- Watchers: 3
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
QuickJS 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-quickjs folder.
5. Note the generated extension ID.
6. Open `nm_qjs.json` in a text editor, set `"path"` to absolute path of `nm_qjs.js` and `chrome-extension:///` using ID from 5 in `"allowed_origins"` array.
7. Copy the `nm_qjs.json` 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 `qjs` executable and `nm_qjs.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 txiki.js 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).
This is FOSS. If you think a license is necessary consider [WTFPLv2](http://www.wtfpl.net/about/) applicable.