Edge Extension Quick Start Guide

Creating the Package (Simple Method)

1. Open the extension-edge folder in File Explorer

2. Select these files and folders:
   • ✅ assets/ folder
   • ✅ background/ folder
   • ✅ content/ folder
   • ✅ lib/ folder
   • ✅ popup/ folder
   • ✅ manifest.json
   • ✅ onboarding.html
3. DO NOT include:
   • ❌ package-edge.js
   • ❌ test-edge-setup.js
   • ❌ README.md
   • ❌ PACKAGING.md
   • ❌ DISTRIBUTION_CHECKLIST.md
   • ❌ QUICK_START.md
   • ❌ BROWSER_API_MIGRATION_STATUS.md
4. Create the zip:
   • Right-click on the selected files
   • Choose “Send to” → “Compressed (zipped) folder”
   • Rename to anchored-edge-extension-v1.16.zip (use current version from manifest.json)
5. Test the package:
   • Extract the zip to a temporary folder
   • Open Edge and go to edge://extensions/
   • Enable “Developer mode”
   • Click “Load unpacked”
   • Select the extracted folder
   • Test all functionality

Submitting to Edge Add-ons

1. Go to Microsoft Partner Center:
   • Visit https://partner.microsoft.com/dashboard
   • Sign in or create an account
2. Upload your package:
   • Click “New submission”
   • Upload the .zip file
   • Fill in the store listing details
3. Reuse Chrome materials:
   • Copy description from Chrome Web Store
   • Use same screenshots and icons
   • Same privacy policy and terms
4. Submit for review:
   • Review all information
   • Click “Submit”
   • Wait 1-3 business days for approval

Testing in Edge

Load unpacked extension:

1. Open Edge
2. Go to edge://extensions/
3. Enable “Developer mode” (bottom-left toggle)
4. Click “Load unpacked”
5. Select the extension-edge folder
6. Test all features

Test the packaged version:

1. Extract your .zip file
2. Load the extracted folder as unpacked extension
3. Verify everything works identically

Key Information

• Extension Name: Anchored - URL Notes
• Version: Check manifest.json for current version
• Category: Productivity
• Privacy Policy: https://anchored.site/privacy.html
• Support: [your-support-email]

Common Issues

Package too large?

• Edge limit is 100MB
• Current package should be ~2-5MB
• Make sure you didn’t include unnecessary files

Extension won’t load?

• Check manifest.json syntax
• Verify all file paths are correct
• Look for console errors in Edge DevTools

Submission rejected?

• Read the feedback carefully
• Common issues: missing privacy policy, unclear permissions
• Fix and resubmit

Next Steps

After approval:

• ✅ Test installation from Edge Add-ons store
• ✅ Update your website with Edge Add-ons link
• ✅ Announce to users
• ✅ Monitor reviews and ratings

For detailed information, see PACKAGING.md and DISTRIBUTION_CHECKLIST.md.