Non-standard
This feature is not on a current W3C standards track, but it is supported on the Firefox OS platform. Although implementations may change in the future and it is not supported widely across browsers, it is suitable for use in code dedicated to Firefox OS apps.
Provides support for installing, managing, and controlling Open Web apps in a browser. Currently implemented as 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 | ? | ? | ? |