aid: microsoft-edge
name: Microsoft Edge
description: APIs and resources for Microsoft Edge browser development and integration, including the Edge Add-ons API for
  extension management, DevTools Protocol for browser debugging and automation, Extensions API for building browser extensions,
  and Web Platform APIs for progressive web app development.
image: https://www.microsoft.com/edge/favicon.ico
url: https://www.microsoft.com/edge
humanURL: https://developer.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/
created: '2024-01-01'
modified: '2026-05-19'
specificationVersion: '0.19'
type: Index
position: Consumer
access: 3rd-Party
tags:
- Browser
- Chromium
- Developer Tools
- Edge
- Extensions
- Microsoft
- Progressive Web Apps
- Web Development
- WebView
apis:
- aid: microsoft-edge:edge-addons-api
  name: Microsoft Edge Add-ons API
  description: REST API for managing Microsoft Edge browser extensions through the Partner Center. Enables programmatic publishing,
    updating, and managing Edge extensions in the Microsoft Edge Add-ons store, supporting the full extension lifecycle from
    upload to publication.
  image: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/media/logos/logo_edge.svg
  humanURL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/extensions-chromium/publish/api/using-addons-api
  baseURL: https://api.addons.microsoftedge.microsoft.com
  tags:
  - Add-Ons
  - Browser Extensions
  - Extension Publishing
  - Package Management
  - Partner Center
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/extensions-chromium/publish/api/using-addons-api
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/extensions-chromium/publish/api/using-addons-api#before-you-begin
  - type: APIReference
    url: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/extensions-chromium/publish/api/addons-api-reference
  - type: Authentication
    url: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/extensions-chromium/publish/api/using-addons-api#registering-the-client-application-in-azure-active-directory
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/microsoft-edge-addons-api.yaml
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/addons-api-product-schema.json
    title: Product Schema
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/addons-api-submission-schema.json
    title: Submission Schema
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/addons-api-product-list-schema.json
    title: Product List Schema
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/addons-api-package-upload-result-schema.json
    title: Package Upload Result Schema
  - type: JSONLD
    url: json-ld/microsoft-edge-addons-api-context.jsonld
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-structure/addons-api-product-structure.json
    title: JSON Structure
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-structure/addons-api-submission-structure.json
    title: JSON Structure
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-structure/addons-api-product-list-structure.json
    title: JSON Structure
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-structure/addons-api-package-upload-result-structure.json
    title: JSON Structure
  - type: CodeExamples
    url: examples/addons-api-product-example.json
  - type: CodeExamples
    url: examples/addons-api-product-list-example.json
  - type: CodeExamples
    url: examples/addons-api-submission-example.json
  - type: CodeExamples
    url: examples/addons-api-package-upload-result-example.json
  - type: X-NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/addons-packages.yaml
  - type: X-NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/addons-products.yaml
  - type: X-NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/addons-publishing.yaml
- aid: microsoft-edge:edge-devtools-api
  name: Microsoft Edge DevTools Protocol HTTP API
  description: HTTP endpoints for the Microsoft Edge DevTools Protocol, based on the Chromium DevTools Protocol. These endpoints
    allow programmatic discovery and management of debuggable browser targets including pages, service workers, and extensions.
  image: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/media/logos/logo_edge.svg
  humanURL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/devtools-protocol-chromium/
  baseURL: http://localhost:9222
  tags:
  - Automation
  - Browser Debugging
  - DevTools
  - Remote Debugging
  - Testing
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/devtools-protocol-chromium/
  - type: APIReference
    url: https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/devtools-protocol-chromium/
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/microsoft-edge-devtools-api.yaml
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/devtools-api-target-schema.json
    title: Target Schema
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/devtools-api-browser-version-schema.json
    title: Browser Version Schema
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/devtools-api-protocol-schema-schema.json
    title: Protocol Schema Schema
  - type: JSONLD
    url: json-ld/microsoft-edge-devtools-api-context.jsonld
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-structure/devtools-api-target-structure.json
    title: JSON Structure
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-structure/devtools-api-browser-version-structure.json
    title: JSON Structure
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-structure/devtools-api-protocol-schema-structure.json
    title: JSON Structure
  - type: CodeExamples
    url: examples/devtools-api-target-example.json
  - type: CodeExamples
    url: examples/devtools-api-browser-version-example.json
  - type: CodeExamples
    url: examples/devtools-api-protocol-schema-example.json
  - type: X-NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/devtools-browser.yaml
  - type: X-NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/devtools-pages.yaml
  - type: X-NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/devtools-targets.yaml
- aid: microsoft-edge:edge-extensions-api
  name: Microsoft Edge Extensions API
  description: Build browser extensions for Microsoft Edge using the Chromium-based extensions platform. Supports the WebExtensions
    API standard for cross-browser compatibility.
  image: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/media/logos/logo_edge.svg
  humanURL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/extensions-chromium/
  baseURL: https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons
  tags:
  - Add-Ons
  - Browser Extensions
  - Chromium Extensions
  - Web Extensions
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/extensions-chromium/
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/extensions-chromium/getting-started/
  - type: APIReference
    url: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/extensions-chromium/developer-guide/api-support
  - type: Tutorials
    url: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/extensions-chromium/getting-started/part1-simple-extension
- aid: microsoft-edge:edge-web-platform-apis
  name: Microsoft Edge Web Platform APIs
  description: Modern web APIs and standards supported in Microsoft Edge, including Progressive Web App capabilities, Web
    Components, and emerging web platform features.
  image: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/media/logos/logo_edge.svg
  humanURL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/progressive-web-apps-chromium/
  baseURL: https://www.microsoft.com/edge
  tags:
  - Progressive Web Apps
  - PWA
  - Web Platform
  - Web Standards
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/progressive-web-apps-chromium/
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/progressive-web-apps-chromium/how-to/
  - type: ReleaseNotes
    url: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/progressive-web-apps-chromium/whats-new/
common:
  - type: PostmanWorkspace
    url: https://www.postman.com/kinlaneapi/microsoft-edge/overview
  - type: Arazzo
    url: arazzo/microsoft-edge-find-and-close-target-workflow.yml
    name: Microsoft Edge Find And Close Target
  - type: Arazzo
    url: arazzo/microsoft-edge-inspect-browser-environment-workflow.yml
    name: Microsoft Edge Inspect Browser Environment
  - type: Arazzo
    url: arazzo/microsoft-edge-list-and-inspect-product-workflow.yml
    name: Microsoft Edge List And Inspect Product
  - type: Arazzo
    url: arazzo/microsoft-edge-open-and-activate-target-workflow.yml
    name: Microsoft Edge Open And Activate Target
  - type: Arazzo
    url: arazzo/microsoft-edge-publish-extension-update-workflow.yml
    name: Microsoft Edge Publish Extension Update
  - type: Arazzo
    url: arazzo/microsoft-edge-submit-draft-and-track-workflow.yml
    name: Microsoft Edge Submit Draft And Track
  - type: Arazzo
    url: arazzo/microsoft-edge-upload-package-and-validate-workflow.yml
    name: Microsoft Edge Upload Package And Validate
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/
    name: Microsoft Edge Documentation
  - type: DeveloperPortal
    url: https://developer.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/
    name: Microsoft Edge Developer Portal
  - type: Blog
    url: https://blogs.windows.com/msedgedev/
    name: Microsoft Edge Blog
  - type: GitHubOrganization
    url: https://github.com/MicrosoftEdge
    name: MicrosoftEdge GitHub Organization
  - type: GitHubRepository
    url: https://github.com/MicrosoftEdge/WebView2Samples
    name: WebView2 Samples Repository
  - type: GitHubRepository
    url: https://github.com/nicedoc/nicedoc.io
    name: Microsoft Edge DevTools Repository
  - type: Support
    url: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/devtools-guide-chromium/
    name: Microsoft Edge DevTools Documentation
  - type: ReleaseNotes
    url: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/web-platform/release-notes/
    name: Microsoft Edge Release Notes
  - type: ChangeLog
    url: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/microsoft-edge-relnote-stable-channel
    name: Microsoft Edge Stable Channel Release Notes
  - type: StatusPage
    url: https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/status/
    name: Microsoft Edge Platform Status
  - type: X
    url: https://twitter.com/MSEdgeDev
    name: Microsoft Edge Dev on X
  - type: TermsOfService
    url: https://www.microsoft.com/legal/terms-of-use
    name: Microsoft Terms of Use
  - type: PrivacyPolicy
    url: https://privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement
    name: Microsoft Privacy Statement
  - type: SDKs
    url: https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.Web.WebView2
    name: WebView2 SDK (NuGet)
  - type: Signup
    url: https://partner.microsoft.com/dashboard/microsoftedge/
    name: Microsoft Edge Partner Center
  - type: Login
    url: https://partner.microsoft.com/dashboard/
    name: Microsoft Partner Center Login
  - type: Marketplace
    url: https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/
    name: Microsoft Edge Add-ons Store
  - type: JSONLD
    url: json-ld/microsoft-edge-devtools-api-context.jsonld
    title: DevTools API Context
  - type: JSONLD
    url: json-ld/microsoft-edge-addons-api-context.jsonld
    title: Add-ons API Context
  - type: SpectralRules
    url: rules/microsoft-edge-spectral-rules.yml
  - type: Vocabulary
    url: vocabulary/microsoft-edge-vocabulary.yaml
  - type: Features
    name: Features
    data:
    - name: Extension Publishing API
      description: Programmatically publish, update, and manage browser extensions in the Edge Add-ons store via REST API.
    - name: Remote Debugging Protocol
      description: Debug and inspect web pages, service workers, and extensions using the Chrome DevTools Protocol over WebSocket.
    - name: WebView2 Embedding
      description: Embed Microsoft Edge rendering engine in native desktop applications using the WebView2 SDK.
    - name: Progressive Web App Support
      description: Build installable PWAs with offline capability, push notifications, and system integration.
    - name: Cross-Browser Extension Compatibility
      description: Build extensions using the Chromium WebExtensions API standard for cross-browser portability.
    - name: Browser Automation
      description: Automate browser tasks including page navigation, target management, and performance profiling.
    - name: Extension Sideloading
      description: Load and test unpacked extensions locally during development without publishing to the store.
    - name: Manifest V3 Support
      description: Build extensions using the latest Manifest V3 specification with service workers and declarative APIs.
  - type: UseCases
    name: Use Cases
    data:
    - name: Automated Extension Deployment
      description: Use the Add-ons API to automate CI/CD pipelines for publishing and updating browser extensions.
    - name: Browser Testing and QA
      description: Leverage DevTools Protocol for automated browser testing, performance auditing, and regression detection.
    - name: Custom Browser Controls
      description: Embed Edge rendering in desktop applications for custom browser experiences using WebView2.
    - name: Enterprise Content Filtering
      description: Build enterprise extensions for content filtering, security policy enforcement, and compliance monitoring.
    - name: Web Scraping and Data Extraction
      description: Use DevTools Protocol to programmatically navigate pages and extract structured data.
    - name: Accessibility Testing
      description: Automate accessibility audits using DevTools Protocol to inspect DOM, ARIA attributes, and contrast ratios.
    - name: Performance Monitoring
      description: Collect real-time performance metrics, network traces, and JavaScript profiling data via DevTools Protocol.
    - name: Progressive Web App Distribution
      description: Build and distribute PWAs through the Microsoft Store with native-like installation and system integration.
  - type: Integrations
    name: Integrations
    data:
    - name: Azure Active Directory
      description: Authenticate to the Edge Add-ons API using Azure AD OAuth 2.0 client credentials flow.
    - name: Microsoft Partner Center
      description: Manage extension listings, submissions, and analytics through the Partner Center dashboard.
    - name: Visual Studio Code
      description: Debug Edge browser content directly from VS Code using the Edge DevTools extension.
    - name: Selenium WebDriver
      description: Automate Microsoft Edge browser for testing using Selenium with the Edge WebDriver.
    - name: Playwright
      description: Cross-browser automation framework with first-class support for Microsoft Edge testing.
    - name: Puppeteer
      description: Control headless Microsoft Edge instances programmatically using the Puppeteer Node.js library.
    - name: GitHub Actions
      description: Automate extension publishing and browser testing in CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions.
    - name: Windows App SDK
      description: Integrate WebView2 into Windows desktop applications built with WinUI 3 and the Windows App SDK.
maintainers:
- FN: Kin Lane
  email: kin@apievangelist.com