Theme

theme

Low RiskCategory: Browser UIView Official Docs↗

Technical Context

Allows the extension to customize Chrome's visual appearance by modifying colors, images, and other UI elements. Theme extensions are limited to visual changes and cannot access browsing data.

What This Means For You

The extension can change how Chrome looks, like the colors of tabs and toolbars. It cannot see what websites you visit or read any of your data.

Common Use Cases

✓Visual themes
✓Dark mode
✓Accessibility

How to Declare in manifest.json

Add the "theme" permission to your extension manifest:

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

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sidePanel

This provides a sidebar companion that stays open while you browse, making it perfect for taking notes or doing research. It prevents you from having to constantly click an icon to reopen the extension's window.

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Context Menus

contextMenus

The extension can add new options to the menu that appears when you right-click on a page. This makes it easy to use the extension's features without leaving what you are doing.

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Notifications

notifications

The extension can show popup notifications on your desktop even when Chrome is minimized. This is useful for alerts and reminders but can be annoying if overused.

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Keyboard Commands

commands

The extension can respond to keyboard shortcuts you press, even when you are not clicking on it. You can customize these shortcuts in Chrome's extension settings.

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Omnibox

omnibox

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