https://github.com/microsoft/MicrosoftEdge-Extensions
This is a community space for Microsoft Edge Add-ons developers, to share resources and information about building, publishing and growing their Microsoft Edge extension.
https://github.com/microsoft/MicrosoftEdge-Extensions
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This is a community space for Microsoft Edge Add-ons developers, to share resources and information about building, publishing and growing their Microsoft Edge extension.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/microsoft/MicrosoftEdge-Extensions
- Owner: microsoft
- License: mit
- Created: 2021-03-26T06:15:34.000Z (over 4 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-07-08T06:26:57.000Z (4 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-07-19T05:49:01.897Z (4 months ago)
- Topics: browser-extension, browserext, browserextension, chromium-extension, edge-addon, edge-extension, edgeextension, microsoftedge, microsoftedgeaddons
- Language: JavaScript
- Homepage:
- Size: 164 KB
- Stars: 189
- Watchers: 12
- Forks: 146
- Open Issues: 79
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
- Code of conduct: CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
- Security: SECURITY.md
- Support: SUPPORT.md
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README
# About the MicrosoftEdge-Extensions repo
Use this **MicrosoftEdge-Extensions** repo as a community space. This repo contains sample code, issues, and discussions about Microsoft Edge extensions (add-ons).
[Microsoft Edge Add-ons](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/Microsoft-Edge-Extensions-Home) is the store for Microsoft Edge extensions, where you can publish your Microsoft Edge extensions and make them available to Microsoft Edge users.
[Microsoft Edge Add-ons Developer](https://developer.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/extensions/) is a central portal for information and resources for developing Microsoft Edge extensions.
## Code
Use the [Code](https://github.com/microsoft/MicrosoftEdge-Extensions/tree/main/Extension-samples) page of this **MicrosoftEdge-Extensions** repo to access sample code to learn how to build Microsoft Edge extensions.
This repo contains the following samples:
| Name | Folder | Article |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Picture viewer pop-up webpage | [/picture-viewer-popup-webpage/](https://github.com/microsoft/MicrosoftEdge-Extensions/tree/main/Extension-samples/picture-viewer-popup-webpage) | [Sample: Picture viewer pop-up webpage](https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/extensions/getting-started/picture-viewer-popup-webpage) |
| Picture inserter using content script | [/picture-inserter-content-script/](https://github.com/microsoft/MicrosoftEdge-Extensions/tree/main/Extension-samples/picture-inserter-content-script) | [Sample: Picture inserter using content script](https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/extensions/getting-started/picture-inserter-content-script) |
The files in [/TestCrxPackages/](https://github.com/microsoft/MicrosoftEdge-Extensions/tree/main/Extension-samples/TestCrxPackages) are test extension packages, and you can ignore them.
See also:
* [List of samples](https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/extensions/samples#list-of-samples) in _Samples for Microsoft Edge extensions_. Includes samples that are in the **MicrosoftEdge / Demos** repo.
## Issues
Use the [Issues](https://github.com/microsoft/MicrosoftEdge-Extensions/issues) page of this **MicrosoftEdge-Extensions** repo for:
* Communicating with the Extensions team:
* Report bugs or issues about [Microsoft Edge Add-ons](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/) (the store) that affect all Edge extension developers or all Microsoft Edge extension users.
* Report bugs or issues about Microsoft Partner Center that affect all Edge extension developers or all Microsoft Edge extension users.
* Suggest new features that could impact or benefit all Microsoft Edge extension developers.
* Inquire about your Partner Center developer account for Microsoft Edge extensions.
* Inquire about the review status or certification status of your Edge extension after submitting the extension via Partner Center.
* Communicating with other extension developers:
* Connect with other extension developers about technical questions related to building Microsoft Edge extensions.
* Ask about aspects of extensions that affect all extension developers or all Microsoft Edge extension users.
See also:
* [GitHub Issues](https://docs.github.com/get-started/using-github/communicating-on-github#github-issues) in _Communicating on GitHub_.
* [Scenarios for issues](https://docs.github.com/get-started/using-github/communicating-on-github#scenarios-for-issues) in _Communicating on GitHub_.
## Discussions
Use the [Discussions](https://github.com/microsoft/MicrosoftEdge-Extensions/discussions) page of this **MicrosoftEdge-Extensions** repo for:
* Discussions with the Extensions team:
* Follow the latest announcements and updates from the Microsoft Edge extensions team.
* Request a feature for Edge extensions.
* Discuss how to improve UI features that are at [Microsoft Edge Add-ons](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/).
* Discuss how to improve extension publishing, management and listing processes or workflows.
* Provide feedback about features for extensions publishing, extensions management, or processes or workflows for extensions listings.
* Discussions with other extension developers:
* Discuss technical questions about developing an Edge extension.
* Share best practices, tips, and tricks with other developers on building, publishing, managing, or acquiring more users for their browser extension.
* Share ideas about features for Microsoft Edge extensions.
See also:
* [GitHub Discussions](https://docs.github.com/get-started/using-github/communicating-on-github#github-discussions) in _Communicating on GitHub_.
* [Scenarios for GitHub Discussions](https://docs.github.com/get-started/using-github/communicating-on-github#scenarios-for-github-discussions) in _Communicating on GitHub_.
## Stay connected
You can follow what's happening with Microsoft Edge extensions via [#EdgeExtensions at Twitter](https://x.com/search?q=%23EdgeExtensions&src=typed_query&f=live).
You can also stay tuned to recent updates and announcements via the [Microsoft Edge Insider](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/category/MicrosoftEdgeInsider) product community at Tech Community, or search there for [Edge extensions](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/search?q=edge+extensions&location=category%3AMicrosoftEdgeInsider) or [Edge add-on](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/search?q=edge+add-on&location=category%3AMicrosoftEdgeInsider).
See also:
* [Contact the Microsoft Edge extensions team](https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/extensions/contact)
## Documentation
* [Overview of Microsoft Edge extensions](https://aka.ms/AboutEdgeAddons)
* [Extension concepts and architecture](https://aka.ms/EdgeAddonsLearn)
* [Supported APIs for Microsoft Edge extensions](https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/extensions/developer-guide/api-support)
* [Register as a Microsoft Edge extension developer](https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/extensions/publish/create-dev-account)
* [Defining match patterns for an extension to access file URLs](https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/extensions/enterprise/match-patterns)
* [Roadmap for Microsoft Edge extensions](https://aka.ms/EdgeAddonsRoadmap)
* [Released features for Microsoft Edge extensions](https://aka.ms/EdgeAddonsReleaseNotes)
## Edge-related issues other than extensions
For Microsoft Edge-related issues other than extensions, see [How to Report a Feedback/Bug to Microsoft Edge's Team?](https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftedge/forum/all/how-to-report-a-feedbackbug-to-microsoft-edges/20cc8eb5-11bb-43b6-95d1-e004d41ef876)