How does GNOME Shell Extensions work?

Question

I have switched over to GNOME Shell, and use GNOME Shell Extensions to tweak the looks and functionality of my distribution.

However, I have not yet found out what technology is used to install, enable and disable the extensions from the webpage with just a few clicks.

How is it implemented? Can any webpage do this?

Not a Name · Accepted Answer · 2012-04-10T17:53:51.140

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It is implemented using a browser plugin. "Gnome Shell Integration".

Try disabling it (firefox: addons -> plugins) and it no longer works.

Only the gnome website can use it.

edited Apr 10 '12 at 17:53

answered Mar 27 '12 at 04:47

Not a Name

I'm using Google Chrome though, and there is no "visible" GNOME plugin installed. – whirlwin Mar 27 '12 at 06:45
chrome://plugins/ – Not a Name Apr 02 '12 at 13:58

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