Wxt Next Gen Web Extension Framework

Name: Wxt Next Gen Web Extension Framework
Author: agentskillexchange

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WXT is an open-source, next-generation framework for building browser extensions. It supports all browsers, both Manifest V2 and V3, and provides dev mode with HMR, file-based entrypoints, TypeScript, auto-imports, and automated publishing.

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description: "WXT is an open-source, next-generation framework for building browser extensions. It supports all browsers, both Manifest V2 and V3, and provides dev mode with HMR, file-based entrypoints, TypeScript, auto-imports, and automated publishing."
github_stars: 9534
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/wxt-dev/wxt"
category: "Developer Tools"
framework: "Custom Agents"
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  github_stars: 9534
  npm_package: "wxt"
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# WXT Next-Generation Web Extension Framework for Browser Extensions

WXT is an open-source, next-generation framework for building browser extensions. It supports all browsers, both Manifest V2 and V3, and provides dev mode with HMR, file-based entrypoints, TypeScript, auto-imports, and automated publishing.

## Installation

Use the upstream install or setup path that matches your environment:
- npx wxt@latest init
- pnpm dlx wxt@latest init

Basic usage or getting-started notes:
- ![Example CLI Output](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wxt-dev/wxt/HEAD/docs/assets/cli-output.png)
- Bootstrap a new project:
- sh

- Source: https://github.com/wxt-dev/wxt
- Extracted from upstream docs: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wxt-dev/wxt/HEAD/README.md

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/wxt-next-gen-web-extension-framework/)