How to update browser.bookmarks.defaultLocation with JavaScript
The default location of the new bookmark is set in about:config，that is browser.bookmarks.defaultLocation. How can i change it with JavaScript in third-party extensions？
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Hi Jason
It is not possible to alter about:config preferences using an add-on.
Paul said
Hi Jason It is not possible to alter about:config preferences using an add-on.
Well. Is there an API to update the default bookmark location？As is usually done by clicking on the collection star.
Okulungisiwe ngu Jason
I am sorry, but I do not believe that there is.
Perhaps a policy would do what you want. There is a list of policies on github and searchfox.
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/customizing-firefox-using-group-policy-windows
Okulungisiwe ngu Terry
I researched policy, maybe my knowledge is shallow and I didn't find a solution.
There is also autoconfig.js which enables you to preset preferences. (Remove the blank space in the second link.)
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/customizing-firefox-using-autoconfig https://www.userchrome. org/what-is-userchrome-js.html
What is your use case for modifying the browser.bookmarks.defaultLocation pref ?
cor-el said
What is your use case for modifying the browser.bookmarks.defaultLocation pref ?
I'm using a third-party bookmark add-on “Bookmark Tab Here”, but Firefox's bookmark button doesn't remember the add-on's most recent bookmark location.