Overview
Vitaly is an impressive starter template designed specifically for Chrome extensions using Manifest V3. It integrates cutting-edge technologies like Vue 3 and TypeScript, and is built using Vite, which ensures a modern and efficient development experience. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting with Chrome extension development, Vitaly provides a streamlined process to create feature-rich extensions.
With features like hot module reload and a clear folder structure for your content scripts, popups, and options pages, building and packaging your extension becomes a hassle-free endeavor. Vitaly’s thoughtful configurations, including Prettier and ESLint, ensure high code quality while you focus on developing your extension.
Features
- Manifest V3 Support: Built from the ground up to utilize the latest Manifest V3 capabilities, ensuring compliance with the latest Chrome extension standards.
- Vite & Vue 3: Leverages Vite’s fast build tools alongside Vue 3’s reactive components for a seamless front-end experience.
- TypeScript Integration: Incorporate TypeScript for type safety and improved maintainability of your code.
- Prettier and ESLint: Comes with sensible defaults for Prettier and ESLint, promoting clean and consistent code without the extra setup.
- Webextension-Polyfill: Includes the webextension-polyfill for enhanced compatibility across multiple browsers if needed.
- CRXJS for Building: Utilizes CRXJS to streamline the building process of your extension, including support for CRX packaging.
- Hot Module Reload (HMR): Enjoy instant feedback during development with HMR, significantly speeding up your testing and development cycles.
- Simple Command Execution: Run, build, and package your extension for Chrome-based browsers with just a few commands, simplifying the workflow.
Vitaly is an excellent starting point for anyone looking to dive into Chrome extension development with the latest technologies.
