start firefox extension without restart

Question

i've created a firefox addon and working well. Now the question is how can i start
this addon without restart. i don't want restart disable/enable or install/uninstall process.

can any one help me in this? Thanks!

Answer 1

http://adblockplus.org/blog/how-many-hacks-does-it-take-to-make-your-extension-install-without-a-restart

https://developer.mozilla.org/en/Extensions/Bootstrapped_extensions

Answer 2

You can't , alas. I guess this is an ancient Mozilla design issue. Google Chrome can install extensions without restart.

Edit: As of 2012, Firefox can install some (but not all) extensions without restart. These extensions are badged 'no restart' in Mozilla's add-on store. Adblock Plus is one such extension https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/adblock-plus/ . I don't know the developers made that possible.

Answer 3

Yes, but you either have to make it a JetPack rather than an Add-On or you can read this guy's article:

http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2010/09/15/adblock-dev-no-restart-firefox-extensions-possible/

Answer 4

If you use this https://wiki.mozilla.org/Labs/Jetpack you don't must to restart

Answer 5

From https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/faq

How do I install add-ons without restarting Firefox?

In Firefox, add-ons marked with "No restart required" can be installed without restarting. These add-ons have been created using the Add-on SDK or bootstrapping . Other add-ons will still require a restart before you can use them.