Asked 13/3, 2018 at 11:40 Answered 22/3, 2018 at 8:21

I am trying to build my own version of Firefox with slight UI changes and by adding some addons(extensions) to the build.

I have downloaded the source code from repo. Where would I start to achieve this?

Which all codes hold the UI structuring? Where do I put my addon xpi files?

PS: I tried to read the Mozilla documentation. Its either kinda outdated or I am not really getting it? A detailed insight would be much appreciated.

Kohl answered 13/3, 2018 at 11:40 Comment(3)

What is the target platform (Windows, Linux, MacOs, Other) ? – Lymphadenitis 13/3, 2018 at 11:47

@Lymphadenitis For Linux as of now. – Kohl 14/3, 2018 at 10:15

I think you should start with compiling the source and test if you get a running version. – Wahkuna 21/3, 2018 at 14:11

Addons

To do this, simply place the extensions in the distribution/extensions directory in the application's distribution directory.

Flags In firefox

Go here and customize every component you need

https://dxr.mozilla.org/aviary101branch/source/browser/components

Eliath answered 22/3, 2018 at 8:21 Comment(2)

Should I place the extensions to distribution/extensions before compiling? – Kohl 27/3, 2018 at 10:34

Hey @AnonymousPlatypus you can refer this link developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Developer_guide/… for information. – Eliath 27/3, 2018 at 10:43