Can extension.js add some common utility methods?

[HereOrCode]

In development, we often deal with storage and message passing. Can extension.js provide some methods to make the development process more efficient?

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Message passing  |  Chrome Extensions  |  Chrome for Developers
https://developer.chrome.com/docs/extensions/develop/concepts/messaging

Reference:
vocably/hermes: Typesafe browser extension messaging created with Typescript
https://github.com/vocably/hermes

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chrome.storage  |  API  |  Chrome for Developers
https://developer.chrome.com/docs/extensions/reference/api/storage

Reference:
https://webext-core.aklinker1.io/guide/storage/typescript.html

[cezaraugusto]

Hi @code4you2021, I'd like to have similar helper libs implemented as well or at least document use-cases and reference existing alternatives such as the ones you provided. For now, these modules seem to be the most requested:

• Handling message passing across contexts (like you mentioned)
• Handling storages (like you mentioned)
• Auth middleware for existing auth tools (next-auth, auth0, etc)

I don't have immediate plans for this but feel free to propose something or provide some guidance of how you would like to see this implemented/API suggestions. I'm currently working on browser support, so having built-in support for them is unlikely in the near future. Would accept pull-requests for someone who might want to implement something. Packages live in /packages and there is a CONTRIBUTE guide that might help the adventurous :)