Overview:

The Svelte Typescript Chrome Extension Boilerplate is a boilerplate project that provides a starting point for developing a Chrome Extension using Svelte and TypeScript. It includes all the necessary files and configurations to quickly set up a development environment for building Chrome Extensions.

Features:

• Svelte: The boilerplate utilizes the Svelte framework for building the user interface of the Chrome Extension. Svelte is a lightweight framework that compiles your components into highly efficient imperative code that updates the DOM directly.
• TypeScript: The project is written in TypeScript, a statically-typed superset of JavaScript. This brings added benefits such as type checking and code completion, making it easier to catch errors and write reliable code.
• Vite: The boilerplate utilizes Vite as the build tool. Vite is a fast and minimalist development server that optimizes the development experience. It provides fast hot module replacement, instant server start, and much more.
• CRXJS Vite Plugin: The boilerplate integrates the CRXJS Vite Plugin, which provides the necessary functionality to package the Chrome Extension using Vite. This plugin streamlines the build process and makes it easier to manage dependencies and assets.
• Chrome Extensions Manifest V3: The boilerplate is compatible with the latest Manifest V3 format for Chrome Extensions. Manifest V3 introduces several new features and security improvements, and this boilerplate ensures compatibility with these changes.

Installation:

1. Clone or download the Svelte Typescript Chrome Extension Boilerplate.
2. Open the terminal and navigate to the project directory.
3. Run the following command to install the dependencies:

npm install

4. Build the project using the following command:

npm run build

5. Load the unpacked extension in Chrome:
   • Open Chrome and go to the Extensions page by navigating to chrome://extensions.
   • Enable Developer Mode by clicking the toggle switch.
   • Click the “LOAD UNPACKED” button and select the /dist directory in the project folder.

Summary:

The Svelte Typescript Chrome Extension Boilerplate provides developers with a solid foundation for building Chrome Extensions using Svelte and TypeScript. With features like Svelte for efficient UI development, TypeScript for type safety, Vite for fast and optimized development experience, and compatibility with Manifest V3, this boilerplate simplifies the development process and allows developers to focus on building their extensions.