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Tabsmith-lint – catch Chrome Web Store rejections before you submit

Tabsmith-lint is a static analysis tool that helps developers identify and fix potential compliance issues in Chrome extensions before submitting to the Chrome Web Store, reducing the risk of rejection.

Background

- Tabsmith-lint is an open-source static analysis tool that checks Chrome extension code against known Chrome Web Store rejection reasons before developers submit their extension for review. - The Chrome Web Store review process can be opaque and slow; common rejections include misuse of permissions, improper use of APIs like tabs or storage, and violating Manifest V3 policies. - This tool is a linter — a program that analyzes source code for potential errors, style issues, or policy violations — similar to tools like ESLint but specialized for Chrome extension development. - It helps developers save time by catching problems early, avoiding the multi-day frustration of submitting an extension only to have it rejected for a subtle rule violation.

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