This extension works on Firefox

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This extension works on Firefox

haxibami opened this issue a year ago · 29 comments

Procedure (after installation)

Note: I tested this with OldTweetDeckFirefox.zip, which was generated by npm run build.

1. Grant permissions manually

In the current implementation of Manifest V3, Firefox treats some permissions listed in host_permissions as "optional". So users need to manually grant them from "about:addons > Extensions > Old TweetDeck > Manage > Permissions".

2. Disable tracking protection

Also, Firefox's "Enhanced Tracking Protection" prevents <iframe> elements (inserted by this extension) from loading correctly. You can add exception for TweetDeck.

Answer 1 · 2023-08-19T06:26:30.000Z

How were you able to install it?

Answer 2 · 2023-08-19T07:12:00.000Z

The author provides a build script (pack.js) for Firefox. You can run it to generate a patched .zip file.

git clone https://github.com/dimdenGD/OldTweetDeck.git
cd OldTweetDeck
npm install
npm run build
mv ../OldTweetDeckFirefox.zip ./

You should then find OldTweetDeckFirefox.zip. Try temporary installation (unsigned) or self-distribution (signed), as you wish.

Answer 3 · 2023-08-19T07:15:13.000Z

Thank you!

Answer 4 · 2023-08-19T07:23:15.000Z

When I try to run the pack.js file I get this error

Answer 5 · 2023-08-19T07:33:31.000Z

Heads up!

You will need Firefox Developer or Nightly to add unsigned extensions.

Answer 6 · 2023-08-19T10:19:59.000Z

When I try to run the pack.js file I get this error

The pack.js file seems to be running as JScript, not JavaScript. How did you run it? do you have Node.js installed?

Answer 7 · 2023-08-19T12:10:54.000Z

When I try to run the pack.js file I get this error

The pack.js file seems to be running as JScript, not JavaScript. How did you run it? do you have Node.js installed?

I double clicked on the file in the folder and it gave that error. I have installed Node.js and attempted to run the script with it but it opens for a split second and then closes after doing seemingly nothing.

Answer 8 · 2023-08-19T12:12:07.000Z

check parent folder of folder it's in, archives probably appeared in it

Answer 9 · 2023-08-19T12:18:39.000Z

I managed to catch it with a screen recorder

Answer 10 · 2023-08-19T12:19:18.000Z

run npm install in the folder

Answer 11 · 2023-08-19T12:20:33.000Z

I've built extension and made a Release, check https://github.com/dimdenGD/OldTweetDeck/releases/tag/v1.0.2

Answer 12 · 2023-08-19T18:18:36.000Z

Sorry, I feel stupid, but I can't understand how to "add" the zip into firefox :s. When I try to load it (using developer version or my normal version) I get an error.
I downloaded the zip version in the BetterTweetdeck fork page.

Nevermind, found it:

First, install Firefox developer
Disable signed extension in about:config : xpinstall.signatures.required set on false
Load the extension in about:addons

Answer 13 · 2023-08-19T18:41:59.000Z

When I install it on Firefox Nightly, I get this when I reload the tab, even though I'm still logged in when I get redirected:

Answer 14 · 2023-08-19T18:48:54.000Z

I need to refresh a lot to get it works, on my side!

Answer 15 · 2023-08-19T19:26:18.000Z

If you get the login error, or it just doesn't load, refresh a few times.

Answer 16 · 2023-08-19T19:42:01.000Z

I don't know how many "a few" is, but it's still not working. If this is something that has to be done every new session, It's probably not worth it for the time being

Answer 17 · 2023-08-19T19:48:34.000Z

Any way of getting legacy back is still better than dealing with "XPro" to be honest.