responsively-org/responsively-app

Extension is removed after closing and re-opening application

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#496 opened on Oct 5, 2020

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Description

MacOS 10.15.7 Responsively: v0.13.2

to reproduce: 1.) install extension: nhdogjmejiglipccpnnnanhbledajbpd (Vue js) 2.) open dev tools to check Vue dev tools are installed and available 3.) close responsively 4.) re-open responsively: extension is gone

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Tech stack
javascriptelectron
Domain
desktop
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
basic knowledge of Electronunderstanding of Chrome extension storage
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
40
Research direction
Investigate how extensions are persisted in Responsively App. Look at the extension management code, likely in Electron's main process. Check if extensions are stored in a file or in memory and why they are lost on restart. Examine any existing tests for extension persistence.