Python script for installing/updating to the latest available Firefox version.
In some Linux distros Firefox is not auto updating or package managers do have an old and not even close to the latest version/package available. It's hard to stay at the edge with the latest firefox available out there then.
Just run this python script, select the Firefox flavor you want and you are good to go.
Dependencies are defined in the requirements.txt file.
It would be a good idea to identify and even backup your "main/active" Firefox profile or allthe profiles you are actively using in Firefox.
To locate your profile path you can type about:profiles in your Firefox tab. You will find your profiles path locations
where you can create a backup.
You can always run Firefox with the profile manager prompt using:
$ firefox --ProfileManager
The script will attempt to install by default at: /usr/lib/
Clone this repo into your desired location
Install dependencies using:
$ pip install -r requirements.txt
You will require administrative privileges to run this script, as it's installing under /usr/lib
by default.
$ sudo python install.py
You will be prompted for a Firefox flavor to install. Choose one and you are good to go.
Note: This version still does not create or prompt you to create a desktop entry. It does not either prompt you for choosing a desired location for your setup.