search
Retrieves search engines and executes a search with a specific search engine.
To use this API you need to have the "search" permission.
Functions
search.get()- Retrieve all search engines.
search.search()- Search using the specified search engine.
Browser compatibility
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get |
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search |
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Example extensions
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https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Add-ons/WebExtensions/API/search