DOMApplicationsRegistry
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Provides support for installing, managing, and controlling Open Web apps in a browser for installation on Firefox OS. Currently implemented as navigator.mozApps.
Property
DOMApplicationsRegistry.mgmt- A
mgmtobject that exposes functions that let dashboards manage and launch apps on a user's behalf.
Methods
DOMApplicationsRegistry.checkInstalled()- Checks whether an app has already been installed, taking its manifest as parameter.
DOMApplicationsRegistry.install()- Triggers the installation of an app. During the installation process, the app is validated and the user is prompted to approve the installation.
DOMApplicationsRegistry.installPackage()- Installs a packaged app.
DOMApplicationsRegistry.getSelf()- Returns an object that contains an
appobject for the app. DOMApplicationsRegistry.getInstalled()- Gets a list of all installed apps.
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari (WebKit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | ? | 16.0 | ? | ? | ? |
| Feature | Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Phone | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | ? | 16.0 | ? | ? | ? |
License
© 2016 Mozilla Contributors
Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License v2.5 or later.
https://developer.mozilla.org/en-us/docs/web/api/apps