Permissions explanation.

Morikko / sync-tab-groups

Sync Tab Groups is an easy way to manage all your tabs. You organize them depending on a topic by group. Groups can be closed and reopend without caring about your session. Moreover, you can esily search, active, move, save and remove your groups and tabs.

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Permissions explanation. #106

Closed PresGas closed 6 years ago

PresGas commented 6 years ago

Hello! Why does the plugin require "Download files and read and modify the browser’s download history"? All the other permissions I get for a plugin of this nature, but don't get this one. It is holding me back from trying it.

Thanks!

Morikko commented 6 years ago

Extension Permissions

Tabs: Access to your tabs proprieties for saving them among the groups
Storage: Save your groups on disk for not losing them when quitting
Notifications: Giving you feedback
Context Menu: Adding elements on right click on tabs and the extension icon
Sessions: Find which group is in a window even after restarting Firefox
Downloads: Save your groups in a file for exporting and doing backup.

It is for saving on the disk.

Morikko commented 6 years ago

You can check browser.downloads in this repo to see where it is used.