Enable/Deactivate Chrome Extension Content Script

I am exploring ways to enable users to toggle a Chrome content script with the click of a button. It appears that using chrome.browserAction is the most efficient method for achieving this.

However, when I include the following code snippet:

chrome.browserAction.onClicked.addListener(function(tab) {
    chrome.tabs.executeScript(null, {file: "script.js"});
});

in the background.html file, the script runs regardless of whether the button is clicked or not. The rest of the script functions correctly. The only issue lies with the browser button. Any insights on where the problem might lie? Thank you!

javascriptjsongoogle-chromegoogle-chrome-extensioncontent-script

Answer №1

Utilizing a contentScript sets it apart from both a browserAction and pageAction. When included in your manifest.json as a content script, it will operate as if it was directly embedded in <script> tags on the webpage.

You have the option to employ the Chrome message passing API within the content script to access a variable in the background.html, or you can integrate the script as a pageAction, based on which functionality better suits your needs.

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