Non-standard
This feature is non-standard and is not on a standards track. Do not use it on production sites facing the Web: it will not work for every user. There may also be large incompatibilities between implementations and the behavior may change in the future.
Provides support for installing, managing, and controlling Open Web apps in a browser. Currently implemented as window.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.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 | ? | ? | ? |