management.getSelf()
Retrieves an ExtensionInfo object containing information about the calling add-on.
This API does not require the "management" API permission.
This is an asynchronous function that returns a Promise.
Syntax
js
let gettingSelf = browser.management.getSelf()
Parameters
None.
Return value
A Promise that will be fulfilled with an ExtensionInfo object, containing information about the add-on.
Browser compatibility
BCD tables only load in the browser
Examples
Log the add-on's name:
js
function gotSelf(info) {
console.log(`Add-on name: ${info.name}`);
}
const gettingSelf = browser.management.getSelf();
gettingSelf.then(gotSelf);
Note:
This API is based on Chromium's chrome.management API. This documentation is derived from management.json in the Chromium code.