management.getSelf()

Retrieves an ExtensionInfo object containing information about the calling add-on.

This API does not require the "management" API permission.

This is an asynchronous function that returns a Promise.

Syntax

let gettingSelf = browser.management.getSelf()

None.

A Promise that will be fulfilled with an ExtensionInfo object, containing information about the add-on.

	Desktop						Mobile
	Chrome	Edge	Firefox	Internet Explorer	Opera	Safari	WebView Android	Chrome Android	Firefox for Android	Opera Android	Safari on IOS	Samsung Internet
`getSelf`	Yes	79	51	?	No	No	?	?	51	?	No	?

Log the add-on's name:

function gotSelf(info) {
  console.log(`Add-on name: ${info.name}`);
}

const gettingSelf = browser.management.getSelf();
gettingSelf.then(gotSelf);

Note: This API is based on Chromium's chrome.management API. This documentation is derived from management.json in the Chromium code.

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https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Add-ons/WebExtensions/API/management/getSelf