Runtime

runtime

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Technical Context

Provides access to the chrome.runtime API for extension lifecycle management, message passing between extension components, and communication with other extensions.

What This Means For You

This allows different parts of the extension to communicate with each other. It also enables the extension to respond when Chrome starts or when you click its icon.

Related APIs

This permission enables access to these Chrome APIs:

chrome.runtime

Common Use Cases

✓All extensions use this for internal communication

How to Declare in manifest.json

Add the "runtime" permission to your extension manifest:

{
  "manifest_version": 3,
  "name": "My Extension",
  "permissions": [
    "runtime"
  ]
}

Related Permissions

Identity

identity

The extension can sign into services on your behalf using Google login or other authentication providers. By itself, it cannot see your email address.

low

Google Cloud Messaging

gcm

The extension can receive instant notifications from its servers without constantly checking for updates. This enables real-time features like chat notifications.

low

Native Messaging

nativeMessaging

The extension can talk to other programs installed on your computer, not just things in the browser. This is used by password managers and system utilities.

high

Web Navigation

webNavigation

The extension can see when you navigate to different pages and how you got there, like clicking a link or using back/forward. It sees URLs as you browse.

high

Web Authentication Proxy

webAuthenticationProxy

The extension can intercept security key authentication requests. This is highly specialized and used for remote access to security keys.

high