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# web-ext

> A command-line tool for managing web extension development.
> More information: <https://github.com/mozilla/web-ext>.

- Run the web extension in the current directory in Firefox:

`web-ext run`

- Run a web extension from a specific directory in Firefox:

`web-ext run --source-dir {{path/to/directory}}`

- Display verbose execution output:

`web-ext run --verbose`

- Run a web extension in Firefox Android:

`web-ext run --target firefox-android`

- Lint the manifest and source files for errors:

`web-ext lint`

- Build and package the extension:

`web-ext build`

- Display verbose build output:

`web-ext build --verbose`

- Sign a package for self-hosting:

`web-ext sign --api-key {{api_key}} --api-secret {{api_secret}}`
