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web-ext: Run a web extension in Firefox Android.
$ web-ext run --target firefox-android
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The command "web-ext run --target firefox-android" is used to execute a web extension in Firefox for Android.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • "web-ext" is the command-line tool provided by Mozilla to help develop, test, and publish web extensions for Firefox.
  • "run" is a sub-command of "web-ext" used to execute the extension.
  • "--target" is an option used to specify the target browser or platform for running the extension.
  • "firefox-android" is the value provided for the "--target" option, indicating that the extension should be executed in Firefox for Android.

Overall, this command launches the specified web extension in Firefox for Android for testing or development purposes.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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