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Articles on Userscripts for Chrome extension developers.
October 18, 2026·7 min read·Userscripts
Userscripts vs Chrome extensions: when to build which
Userscripts and Chrome extensions can both change a website. Here's how they differ on permissions, install friction and distribution, and when to build which.
October 18, 2026·7 min read·Userscripts
Prototype your Chrome extension idea as a userscript first
Test the DOM part of a Chrome extension idea in a day with a userscript, then move it into a content script. A worked example, and what carries over.
October 18, 2026·7 min read·Userscripts
How to write a Tampermonkey userscript, with an example
Write your first Tampermonkey userscript: install it, write the header, build a working script that hides an element and adds a button, and debug it.
October 18, 2026·7 min read·Userscripts
The best AI tools for building browser extensions in 2026
Chat assistants, AI code editors and AI userscript builders can all help build a browser extension. What each is good at, and which to pick.