# WXT Next-Generation Web Extension Framework for Browser Extensions

> WXT is an open-source, next-generation framework for building browser extensions. It supports all browsers, both Manifest V2 and V3, and provides dev mode with HMR, file-based entrypoints, TypeScript, auto-imports, and automated publishing.

- Skill: `agentskillexchange/wxt-next-generation-web-extension-framework-for-browser-exte` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add agentskillexchange/wxt-next-generation-web-extension-framework-for-browser-exte`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/agentskillexchange/wxt-next-generation-web-extension-framework-for-browser-exte/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: agentskillexchange (https://skillmd.com/u/agentskillexchange)
- Updated: 2026-09-08
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/agentskillexchange/wxt-next-generation-web-extension-framework-for-browser-exte

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# WXT Next-Generation Web Extension Framework for Browser Extensions

WXT is an open-source, next-generation framework for building browser extensions. It supports all browsers, both Manifest V2 and V3, and provides dev mode with HMR, file-based entrypoints, TypeScript, auto-imports, and automated publishing.

## Installation

Use the upstream install or setup path that matches your environment:
- npx wxt@latest init
- pnpm dlx wxt@latest init

Basic usage or getting-started notes:
- ![Example CLI Output](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wxt-dev/wxt/HEAD/docs/assets/cli-output.png)
- Bootstrap a new project:
- sh

- Source: https://github.com/wxt-dev/wxt
- Extracted from upstream docs: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wxt-dev/wxt/HEAD/README.md

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/wxt-next-gen-web-extension-framework/)