WXT
A next-generation framework for building web extensions with TypeScript, HMR, and support for all major browsers.
What is WXT?
WXT is a next-generation framework for developing web extensions that simplifies the entire development lifecycle. It provides a comprehensive toolchain with features like hot module replacement, TypeScript support, and cross-browser compatibility, addressing the complexity of building and maintaining browser extensions. The framework is designed to be fast, modular, and adaptable to various frontend technologies.
Developers and teams building browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or other browsers, especially those looking for a modern, type-safe development experience with support for both MV2 and MV3 manifests.
WXT offers a unified, framework-agnostic approach to web extension development with out-of-the-box tooling that reduces configuration overhead. Its emphasis on developer experience—through features like HMR, auto-imports, and a module system—sets it apart from manual setup or less integrated alternatives.
Overview
⚡ Next-gen Web Extension Framework
Use Cases
Best For
- Developing cross-browser extensions with a single codebase
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