WebExtension version (compatibility with Firefox 57+)

[MOFTAD]

Hello, are there any plans to develop a WebExtension version of this add-on in anticipation of Mozilla's upcoming changes in Firefox 57? Do WebExtensions even grant the functionality required for Right Links to work?

Thank you for reading.

[Infocatcher]

I's possible to port only page-related part: as I understand, will be no ability to handle clicks on interface things like bookmarks.
For now I even not sure about future of Firefox without many features, that cannot be ported due to limitations of new browser API. :(

[MOFTAD]

Oh, I see. That's unfortunate, but better than nothing. Do you personally plan on porting the page-related functionality of the add-on, or would it be too difficult/time consuming?

[Gitoffthelawn]

I can't imagine using Firefox without being able to right-click to open a link in a new tab.

[Gitoffthelawn]

@Infocatcher Do you think you can update to use WebExtensions API for page-related functions?

[Infocatcher]

This looks doable (but only to open links from page), the deal is only about free time to play with new APIs...

[Gitoffthelawn]

Sounds great! I just waved my magic wand, and now you have all the free time in the world! :)

[vurtomatic]

Another vote for WebEx. Just the page-related function is good enough, that's indispensable!!

[Gitoffthelawn]

Any time available for working on a WebExtensions version? This is such an essential extension.

[Keith94]

@Gitoffthelawn It's a work in progress: https://github.com/Infocatcher/Right_Links_WE

[Gitoffthelawn]

@Keith94 Thanks!

[Infocatcher]

Signed beta version:
https://addons.mozilla.org/addon/right-links/versions/0.5b1
Note: changed ID of extension (now the same as old Right Links), so previous WE version should be uninstalled.

[Infocatcher]

Hmmm... the link to the new Beta version is just showing version 0.4.1 (and older) as of now.

Strange, I see new version even if I logged-out.
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/downloads/file/770195/right_links-0.5b1-an+fx.xpi

[Gitoffthelawn]

My sincere apologies. It turns out the issue with not seeing the beta version was an over-aggressive regex filter on my end. I've fixed the issue, and the beta versions show up just fine. Again, you have my apologies.

[Infocatcher]

It turns out the issue with not seeing the beta version was an over-aggressive regex filter on my end. I've fixed the issue, and the beta versions show up just fine.

Oh, nice to see, that issue was fixed.

[Infocatcher]

Released on AMO:
Right Links WE 0.5b7
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/right-links/versions/
https://github.com/Infocatcher/Right_Links_WE/releases/tag/0.5b7

[Gitoffthelawn]

Thank you so much!

[cococokie]

Hi Infocatcher,

The latest version seems faulty. It opens 2 similar tabs at once.