WebExtensions in Basilisk is so slow.
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WebExtensions in Basilisk is so slow.
For example, install "Dark Background and Light Text" add-on in Basilisk, then test it in Reddit because its slowness would be very visible - try reloading the page.
Does it happen in Firefox 57, too?
(I don't install it because of my computer's old spec - 1GB RAM, Core 2 Duo laptop)
Does it happen in Firefox 57, too?
(I don't install it because of my computer's old spec - 1GB RAM, Core 2 Duo laptop)
Re: WebExtensions in Basilisk is so slow.
AFAIK, Basilisk supports only basic subset of WebExtensions API, so I'm not sure the WE version of "Dark Background and Light Text" is compatible with it.
Re: WebExtensions in Basilisk is so slow.
Your add-on "Advanced Night Mode" is derived from it, right?JustOff wrote:AFAIK, Basilisk supports only basic subset of WebExtensions API, so I'm not sure the WE version of "Dark Background and Light Text" is compatible with it.
It's faster in Pale Moon + ANM than in Basilisk + DBLT.
Unfortunately, ANM from APO couldn't be installed in Basilisk.
Re: WebExtensions in Basilisk is so slow.
Does it have a relation with Goanna rendering procedure?JustOff wrote:Try DBLT 0.5.11 and disable updates.
Re: WebExtensions in Basilisk is so slow.
I don't understand what you mean, so let's say it's not
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Can be installed but not working for me. No toolbar button and nothing happens after I check "Enable" in its preferences page.JustOff wrote:Try DBLT 0.5.11 and disable updates.
Does it work on your Basilisk?
Re: WebExtensions in Basilisk is so slow.
In the latest version of DBLT (WebExtensions), the toolbar pop-up would show "Modification of this page is not available due to Basilisk restrictions" sometimes in some webpages (especially in AMO pages).
Re: WebExtensions in Basilisk is so slow.
Maybe, WebExtensions only fully compatible with Quantum engine?JustOff wrote:I don't understand what you mean, so let's say it's not
IDK for sure.
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Confirmed, I filled an Issue 198 for this.Latitude wrote:Can be installed but not working for me. No toolbar button and nothing happens after I check "Enable" in its preferences page.JustOff wrote:Try DBLT 0.5.11 and disable updates.
These things are not directly related.Latitude wrote:Maybe, WebExtensions only fully compatible with Quantum engine?
Re: WebExtensions in Basilisk is so slow.
JustOff wrote:
Off-topic:
BTW, From what add-on is Greedy Cache derived? I can't find Greedy Cache's equivalent add-on on AMO.
BTW, From what add-on is Greedy Cache derived? I can't find Greedy Cache's equivalent add-on on AMO.
Re: WebExtensions in Basilisk is so slow.
Off-topic:
Load from Cache + Force Images into Cache.Latitude wrote:BTW, From what add-on is Greedy Cache derived? I can't find Greedy Cache's equivalent add-on on AMO.
Re: WebExtensions in Basilisk is so slow.
JustOff wrote:
Off-topic:
You integrate both of them into one add-on?
You integrate both of them into one add-on?
Re: WebExtensions in Basilisk is so slow.
Off-topic:
Exactly.Latitude wrote:You integrate both of them into one add-on?
Re: WebExtensions in Basilisk is so slow.
JustOff, based on your observation, what makes the rendering of Reddit site quite slow if we activate DBLT WebExtensions add-on?JustOff wrote:
Have you tested this on Firefox 57?
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Downloaded Firefox 57 and it seemed the WE version of DBLT run faster in it. (Although, it consumed much more RAM; ~100MB more RAM than Basilisk did - and it was only for loading 4 tabs).
I hope Basilisk would catch up with Firefox soon in handling WE add-ons.
I hope Basilisk would catch up with Firefox soon in handling WE add-ons.
Re: WebExtensions in Basilisk is so slow.
Actually, I have no idea.Latitude wrote:JustOff, based on your observation, what makes the rendering of Reddit site quite slow if we activate DBLT WebExtensions add-on?
I don't use neither reddit nor DBLT.Have you tested this on Firefox 57?
As far as I know, there are no plans to improve WebExtensions support in Basilisk, because it's primarily intended for development of the XUL platform.I hope Basilisk would catch up with Firefox soon in handling WE add-ons.
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That falls most likely again under the "patches are welcome" category as webextension support is for sure not the primary reason why Basilisk/UXP is available. Or you take a look to find someone who would be willing to help for stuff like that. Just saying, coding boards are a good resource for asking for helpLatitude wrote:I hope Basilisk would catch up with Firefox soon in handling WE add-ons.
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Then i wonder why Basilisk was created.JustOff wrote:As far as I know, there are no plans to improve WebExtensions support in Basilisk, because it's primarily intended for development of the XUL platform.
Sure it is for users which want "new-web-stuff" but also addons are important and some addons are WE only now and i hoped Basilisk have full WE support.
Re: WebExtensions in Basilisk is so slow.
Then contribute to UXP to further improve webex support. The basic and experimental support is enabled in Basilisk because it is there. While primary development has no specific focus on the technology no one is opposed to improving it if that is what platform or Basilisk consumers, contributors, and users want.
Community projects, man! What a concept, eh?
Peace.
Community projects, man! What a concept, eh?
Peace.