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How can i change add-on properties from outside the browser?

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SummerBulb
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There is an add-on that disables the menu bar. That's great, since i need parts of the menu to be hidden. The thing is, i also want the add-ons option too be hidden.

But if i hide that menu option, i won't be able to change the add-on and open the browser for maintenance. That means that hiding the add-ons option in the menu is a one way action. That's not good for me.

So, i was thinking, it would be great if i could access the add-on's properties from outside the browser.

Any ideas?

Thanks, SummerBulb

There is an add-on that disables the menu bar. That's great, since i need parts of the menu to be hidden. The thing is, i also want the add-ons option too be hidden. But if i hide that menu option, i won't be able to change the add-on and open the browser for maintenance. That means that hiding the add-ons option in the menu is a one way action. That's not good for me. So, i was thinking, it would be great if i could access the add-on's properties from outside the browser. Any ideas? Thanks, SummerBulb

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cor-el
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You can access the add-ons page by typing about:addons in the location bar.

SummerBulb
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Thanks, but that page is blocked too.

The computers are blocked in away that prevents the user from performing any changes to the computer or the browser.

I do see an upside in your solution, since the about:addons is blocked via filesystem changes. I can undo the changes to those files, and then the page will be accessible.

Still, i'm looking for a more straightforward way to access the addons' properties.

cor-el
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Does the chrome URL work:

  • chrome://mozapps/content/extensions/extensions.xul

Modified by cor-el