A web browser extension starter based on Typescript, React and Webpack made to kickstart your next extension.
Logo React Chrome Extension Starter offers a simple yet powerful solution for developers looking to bootstrap their next Chrome extension. With a focus on ease of use and seamless integration with React development, this starter template simplifies the complexities involved in building extensions for the Chrome browser. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting with Chrome extension development, this template equips you with the essential tools and configurations to get your project off the ground quickly and efficiently.
The template not only supports standard React functionalities but also includes several enhancements, such as styled components and a comprehensive setup for TypeScript. This makes it distinctively user-friendly, catering to various development preferences and providing extensive customization options that suit different project requirements.
React DevTools Support: Comes pre-configured for React DevTools, allowing easy inspection of your component tree directly in the extension popup.
Styled Components: Includes support for styled-components, making it simple to style your application while keeping styles organized.
Webpack Extension Reloader: Automatically reloads the extension in the browser with any changes made to the background or content scripts, streamlining the development process.
Integrated Aliases: Supports aliases in tsconfig.json, enabling cleaner import statements and better organization of code.
@types Directory: Features a dedicated @types folder for easily managing TypeScript definitions, making it simple to extend or customize types for external packages.
Robust Tooling: Pre-configured with Prettier, ESLint (using TypeScript-eslint), Babel, and Husky to ensure consistent code quality and style throughout your development workflow.
Troubleshooting Guidance: Provides troubleshooting tips for common issues, such as resolving Content Security Policy errors, ensuring you can deploy your extension smoothly.
