ReactDevTools extension doesn't work in private Firefox windows [DevTools Bug]:
facebook/react 4 comments 1mo ago
mediumopenScope: somewhat clearSkill match: maybeReactJavaScriptTypeScript
Why this is a good first issue
Firefox's private mode restrictions may require special handling for the extension.
AI Summary
The issue involves ReactDevTools not functioning in Firefox's private windows due to browser-specific restrictions. The solution likely requires understanding Firefox's extension permissions in private mode. The main blocker is determining if this is a ReactDevTools implementation issue or a Firefox limitation.
Issue Description
Website or app
reactjs.org
Repro steps
- Install the ReactDev tools extension for Firefox ( I am running Firefox Dev edition Version 104.0b5 on Debian-Linux)
- Allow the extension to run in private WIndows by going to Add-ons and themes (Ctrl + Shift + A)
- Visit any website running a development or production of React in Firefox(I have tested Firefox dev Edition and FirefoxESR)
- Open Firefoxdevtools and visit the components tab added by the Reactdevtools extenstion
- I have tested a local dev build and a production build of React, and weirdly it works in non-private windows. But in Private windows, it doesn't see that the page uses React.
- Below is a screenshot of what I see on both websites
How often does this bug happen?
Every time
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GitHub Labels
Type: BugStatus: UnconfirmedComponent: Developer Tools
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Risk Flags
- browser-specific behavior
- extension permissions
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Points10 pts
Difficultymedium
Scopesomewhat clear
Skill Matchmaybe
Test Focusedno