Distribution of WebExtension Directly to Users

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Distribution of WebExtension Directly to Users

quoid opened this issue 3 years ago · 7 comments

It is no longer possible to, conveniently, distribute Safari extension directly to users. In the infinite wisdom of the Apple overlords, they've decided:

Distribution to end users for Safari Web Extensions is limited to the Mac App Store. You can test Safari Web Extensions distributed with a notarized app by using the Allow Unsigned Extensions option from the Develop Menu.

The "Allow Unsigned Extensions" setting does not persist between browser startups. Users must enable that setting every single time they start Safari.

This could change how releases are distributed through this repo for versions 4+.

Hopefully this changes in the near future, until then I will keep this issue open as reminder.

Answer 1 · 2021-08-08T07:09:36.000Z

Not sure I get it all. But even with Allow selected US does not appear in the Extensions. If it is "normal" don't waste your time answering. Have a nice sunday. Stéphane

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Le 08 août 2021 à 02:18, Justin Wasack ***@***.***> a écrit : It is no longer possible to, conveniently, distribute Safari extension directly to users. In the infinite wisdom of the Apple overlords, they've decided: Distribution to end users for Safari Web Extensions is limited to the Mac App Store. You can test Safari Web Extensions distributed with a notarized app by using the Allow Unsigned Extensions option from the Develop Menu. The "Allow Unsigned Extensions" setting does not persist between browser startups. Users must enable that setting every single time they start Safari. This could change how releases are distributed through this repo for versions 4+. Hopefully this changes in the near future, until then I will keep this issue open as reminder. — You are receiving this because you are subscribed to this thread. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe. Triage notifications on the go with GitHub Mobile for iOS or Android.

Answer 2 · 2021-08-08T13:34:33.000Z

@TraderStf It'r not normal, you should be seeing it. I am going to send you an email to try an work it out

Answer 3 · 2021-08-10T21:50:27.000Z

Do you think about releasing beta version using Apple's Testflight?
I guess then we don't need to re-enable Allow Unsigned Extensions every Safari restart

Answer 4 · 2021-08-10T22:14:46.000Z

@mikigal i was under the impression TestFlight was iOS only. Is it available for macOS now?

Answer 5 · 2021-08-10T22:19:21.000Z

Hmm, I was always sure that it's supported on every platform. But if not, it's good idea for testing after beta release of mobile version

Answer 6 · 2021-08-11T00:04:55.000Z

@mikigal looks like it will available this fall but it's not currently. https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2021/10170/

Answer 7 · 2022-01-06T01:00:59.000Z

closing since Testflight is now being used