For Mozilla users who want to control their browser,Mozilla Add-on Builder is a free tool that lets users create their own add-ons. Using the new Jetpack SDK and Bespin code editor relatively, Mozilla has created this Web-based SDK for the masses. Star Apps: Linkin Park. As fun as it sounds, however, it is not intuitive, and some may want to stick to using premade add-ons. Mozilla requires registration to use this tool. This process is fast; all you need is basic information like your e-mail and name. Before creating your add-on check out the tutorial provided by Mozilla.
It will give you a code to paste into the canvas. Though there are other instructions after these, if you have never written code before, you may be lost. Of course you can browse other people's creations and the library of codes provided by Mozilla, but this language is not a quick one to learn. Even sorting through other people's codes in the library is difficult; there is no organized way to search through it. Where the building takes place The interface is attractive; test, download, save, and revise buttons are located above the canvas for easy access. It is nice to be able to test the created add-on once you are done newly; Mozilla provides a built-in testing feature.
When you try to test, Mozilla shall require that you download the Add-ons Builder Helper extension; this is a tiny extension that integrates the add-on builder with Firefox. There is a widget module, which "provides a consistent, unified way for extensions to expose their user-interface in a real way that blends in well with the host application, " positioned in the side panel. The side panel is where users can add attachments and codes found in libraries also. The Mozilla Add-on builder is great for people experienced in the creative art of SDK; however, those who want to try to make their own add-on for the first time may have some trouble.