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"Error: Permissions must be strings. If a permission is an object, it's likely from a Chrome App Extension"

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bilalasif
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I am trying to post an addon to amo but when i submit the file it give me the following error: "Error: Permissions must be strings. If a permission is an object, it's likely from a Chrome App Extension and will not work in Firefox. See https://mzl.la/1R1n1t0 (MDN Docs) for more information." I have checked my manifest file compared it with other add-ons manifest file it is fine and this add-on i am able to install on Mozilla developer edition

Need help in this I have attached my Manifest file with this post

I am trying to post an addon to amo but when i submit the file it give me the following error: "Error: Permissions must be strings. If a permission is an object, it's likely from a Chrome App Extension and will not work in Firefox. See https://mzl.la/1R1n1t0 (MDN Docs) for more information." I have checked my manifest file compared it with other add-ons manifest file it is fine and this add-on i am able to install on Mozilla developer edition Need help in this I have attached my Manifest file with this post

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John99
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You may get lucky here It is probably better to ask on amo's own forum, which now uses discourse.

If you find the answer there or post your own thread please include the link in this forum so others may follow and find the answer.