Forming the WebExtensions Community Group

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We’re excited to announce the launch of the WebExtensions Community Group (WECG).With multiple browsers adopting a broadly compatible model for extensions in the last few years, the WECG is excited to explore how browser vendors and other interested parties can work together to advance a common browser extension platform.Apple, Google, Microsoft and Mozilla are initiating this community group, and we welcome other browser makers, extension developers, and interested parties to join this effort!What’s our goalThis community group seeks to align on a common vision for browser extensions and to work towards future standardization. Specifically, we plan to:Make extension creation easier for developers by specifying a consistent model and common core of functionality, APIs, and permissions.Outline an architecture that enhances performance and is even more secure and resistant to abuse.Our work will be guided by a common set of HTML and W3C TAG design principles: user-centered, compatibil…