ArchLinux Search for ArchLinuxCN

A set of Web Extensions that adds ArchLinux (forum, wiki) as a search engine to the Firefox browser (using the chrome_settings_overrides manifest key). Submits the query via GET request for compatibility with Multi-Account Containers.

Forked from noraj/firefox-extension-arch-search.

Available search engines:

name	shortcut	Install
ArchLinux Wiki Search	alcnwiki	AMO
ArchLinux Forum (by author) Search	alcnforuma	AMO
archLinux Forum (by keywords) Search	alcnforumk	AMO

Install

• On any other OS: install the extensions manually via AMO (Addons MOzilla) following the links above

Develop Locally

• Clone the repo
• Install tools:
  • Bun via asdf
• Install dependencies:
  • bun i
• Lint (check for manifest syntax errors)
  • bun run --bun lint -- -s web-extensions/v3/<ext-name>
• Run add-on in isolated Firefox instance using web-ext (open the Browser Toolbox for console logging):
  • bun run run -- -s web-extensions/v3/<ext-name>
• Package for distribution:
  • One extension: bun run build -- -s web-extensions/v3/<ext-name>
  • All extensions: bun run buildAll

FAQ

• Why is there one extension per search engine?
• After the installation, I still don't see the new search engines. Where are there?
  • Disable/Enable the extensions, this will reload them and they'll appear.
• It's possible to add the search engines by clicking the plus button on the search bar, so why an extension?
  • It's way quicker to install the extension rather than manually adding the search engines. An extension also allows automation.
  • The bug tracker & the forum use advanced search with several parameters so it's not possible to add them manually via the search bar, an extension is mandatory.