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This patch introduces a new extension API that allows Wootz extensions to
dynamically replace DOM elements using JSON-defined content. The implementation
provides a secure and efficient way to modify webpage content through the
extension system.
Key features:
- New extension API method: chrome.wootz.replaceElement(selector, jsonData)
- Support for complex nested elements and attributes
- Efficient renderer-side DOM manipulation
- Comprehensive JSON-to-HTML conversion
Technical implementation:
- Adds new replace_element component with browser and renderer parts
- Utilizes Mojo IPC for cross-process communication
- Implements proper lifecycle management for frame-specific drivers
- Includes comprehensive unit tests
The API accepts structured JSON data to define replacement elements, including:
- Element type
- Attributes (including styles)
- Text content
- Nested child elements
Example usage:
chrome.wootz.replaceElement("#target", {
element: "div",
attributes: { class: "new-container" },
children: [{ element: "p", content: "New content" }]
});
Signed-off-by: Amit Paul <amitpaul1304@gmail.com>
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This patch introduces a new extension API that allows Wootz extensions to dynamically replace DOM elements using JSON-defined content. The implementation provides a secure and efficient way to modify webpage content through the extension system.
Key features:
Technical implementation:
The API accepts structured JSON data to define replacement elements, including:
Example usage:
chrome.wootz.replaceElement("#target", {
element: "div",
attributes: { class: "new-container" },
children: [{ element: "p", content: "New content" }]
});
Example of extension usage: https://github.com/Amit49/Replace-Element-Extension-Example
Video of the feature:
2025-02-26-18-16-52.mp4