WXT

WXT is a next-generation web extension development framework that modernizes and streamlines the browser extension creation process.

Key Features

• Multi-browser Support: Build extensions that work across different browsers
• MV2 and MV3 Compatibility: Support for both Manifest V2 and V3 architectures
• Developer Experience:
  • Fast development mode
  • File-based entrypoints for intuitive organization
  • Built-in TypeScript support with auto-imports
  • Hot module reloading

Development Workflow

• Automated build and packaging system
• Streamlined publishing process
• Framework-agnostic architecture
• Modern module system for better code organization

Use Cases

• Building cross-browser extensions
• Developing complex browser-based tools
• Creating enterprise-grade extensions with TypeScript
• Modernizing existing extension codebases

WXT significantly reduces the complexity of web extension development while providing professional-grade tools and workflows for developers.