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

var 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

Examples

Log the add-on's name:

function gotSelf(info) {
  console.log("Add-on name: " + info.name);
}

var gettingSelf = browser.management.getSelf();
gettingSelf.then(gotSelf);