Hello. I specialize in graphic design and development for web applications.
I’ve created a nice little PHP script to make addons compatible with Firefox 3.0b5 (or any other version of Firefox later than the addon was developed for). Actually, it doesn’t exactly make it compatible, it just changes the max-version attribute to 9.0, so that it will install anywhere. 90% of the addons still work perfectly, AdBlock, Download Statusbar, and Firebug to name a few. To install an addon which is usually incompatible, just copy the URL (this is only tested on addons.mozilla.org pages, but should work on other pages) and paste it into the box below.
This works on the fact that a Firefox extension (.xpi) is really a Zip file. Inside is an “install.rdf” file which controls installation. The script extracts this file, modifies the max-version, and repackages it.
5 Responses:
Comment by Anatoly
You can do the same with the “Nightly tester tools” extension. It just shut down the compatibility check..
Comment by Tyler
Thanks for the tip. This is a useful extension, and a good alternative.
Comment by Yo
WooooooooW. Yeaaaaaaah Exceleeent¡
Muchas muchas gracias
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Comment by yggdrasill
thanks man
i did this manually, hacking based on your explanation…
sorry but don’t believe in scripts ;)))
Say your words!