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browserSettings API

WebExtensions API to modify global browser settings like cache, popups, zoom, and tab behavior.

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Field note

What it does

Enables browser extensions to modify global browser settings. Each property is a BrowserSetting object. Requires the "browserSettings" permission.

Capabilities

Available capabilities

Tab behavior customizationBrowser cache managementPopup display controlBrowserSetting object accessModify global browser settingsPage zoom control

Tags

Tags

Browser ExtensionAPIWebExtensions

Ways to use it

Ways to use it

sdk

JavaScript / https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Add-ons/WebExtensions/API

Product features

Product features

Browser namespace differences

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