The new WebExtensions Community Group will try to forge a common architecture for future web extensions, and is inviting developers to join the effort

Apple, Mozilla, Google, Microsoft form group to standardize browser plug-ins

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The new WebExtensions Community Group will try to forge a common architecture for future web extensions, and is inviting developers to join the effort.

Safari adopted a new web extension API with macOS Big Sur that enabled extensions built for other browsers to work with it. This opened the door to new extensions, but a standardized method of developing the extensions hadn't been set.

The new group, shortened WECG, consists of members from each of the major browser developers. Member chairs are held by Timothy Hatcher of Apple and Simeon Vincent of Google. Current participants include employees from Apple, Mozilla, and Microsoft.

The group doesn't want to specify every aspect of the web extensions platform or stifle innovation. Each browser vendor will continue to operate independently with their own policies.

Developers and browser vendors interested in contributing to the group can join via the W3C website. The WECG has a dedicated GitHub repository with the community charter and work.

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