runtime.getManifest()
Get the complete manifest.json file, deserialized from JSON to an object.
Syntax
browser.runtime.getManifest()
Parameters
None.
Return value
An object representing the manifest.
Browser compatibility
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| Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari | WebView Android | Chrome Android | Firefox for Android | Opera Android | Safari on IOS | Samsung Internet | |
getManifest |
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Examples
Get the manifest and log the "name" property:
var manifest = browser.runtime.getManifest(); console.log(manifest.name);
Example extensions
Note: This API is based on Chromium's chrome.runtime API. This documentation is derived from runtime.json in the Chromium code.
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https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Add-ons/WebExtensions/API/runtime/getManifest