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3 pointsmadprops2mo ago5 comments

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evil-olive2mo ago· 3 in thread

> Optional permissions:

> Access your data for all websites

uhhhhhhh

I would recommend everyone read "Temptations of an open-source browser extension developer" [0] before they install random browser add-ons like this

0: https://github.com/extesy/hoverzoom/discussions/670

madpropsOP2mo ago

It's optional, you need to do something to enable the feature that uses it. I use it for a thing I called Booster which enables this permission so I can add some fixers for some sites like youtube, personal stuff, absolutely not required.

evil-olive2mo ago

> so I can add some fixers for some sites like youtube, personal stuff

if you want to release a browser extension for widespread consumption, don't bundle "fixers for personal stuff" into the same extension.

since I assume you vibe-coded it anyway, just vibe-code two separate extensions.

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madpropsOP2mo ago

This is going to be an issue I see. I'm removing the Booster thing so that permission is not required at all now.

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5 comments

4 comments · 1 top-level

evil-olive2mo ago· 3 in thread

> Optional permissions:

> Access your data for all websites

uhhhhhhh

I would recommend everyone read "Temptations of an open-source browser extension developer" [0] before they install random browser add-ons like this

0: https://github.com/extesy/hoverzoom/discussions/670

madpropsOP2mo ago

evil-olive2mo ago

> so I can add some fixers for some sites like youtube, personal stuff

if you want to release a browser extension for widespread consumption, don't bundle "fixers for personal stuff" into the same extension.

since I assume you vibe-coded it anyway, just vibe-code two separate extensions.

1 more reply

madpropsOP2mo ago

This is going to be an issue I see. I'm removing the Booster thing so that permission is not required at all now.

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse