Future of CRXJS 🔮 👀

[jacksteamdev]

Important: CRXJS Will Be Archived Unless New Maintainers Step Forward

CRXJS has helped thousands of developers build Chrome Extensions with modern tools. However, without a new maintenance team in place by March 31, 2025, this repository will be archived. I'm looking to transition the project to a team of maintainers who can collaboratively guide its future development.

Timeline

• March 31, 2025: Self-organizing maintenance team must be established and working together
• March-May 2025: Team demonstrates ability to operate independently
• June 1, 2025: If no suitable team is established, repository will be archived

Team Requirements

We're seeking three maintainers who can:

• Commit 2-3 hours per week each
• Actively participate in team communication via Discord
• Take initiative to unblock themselves when facing challenges
• Work collaboratively and proactively with the team

Project Status

• 3k+ GitHub stars
• Stable and feature-complete for most use cases
• Comprehensive suite of test cases
• Currently impacted by recent Vite breaking changes
  • See CORS policy blocks script access in development #971
• Uses RxJS for reactive programming patterns
• Complex but well-structured codebase handling multi-process extension architecture

My Role During Transition

• Available as a Subject Matter Expert through May 2025
• Three weekly office hours sessions on Discord (times TBD with team)
• Will not be actively maintaining the project or implementing fixes
• Can provide architectural guidance and historical context during office hours
• Not available for on-demand support outside office hours

How to Step Forward

If you're interested in maintaining CRXJS:

1. Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/FnnE4XR7Wj
2. Send me (jacksteamdev) a DM including:
   • Your experience with TypeScript, RxJS, and Chrome Extensions
   • How you approach technical challenges and self-directed learning
   • Your availability for team communication and collaboration
   • Your vision for the project's future
3. Create a test PR fixing an existing issue to demonstrate your understanding

Serious inquiries only, please.

Team Dynamics

Successful maintenance of CRXJS requires:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with team
• Proactive problem-solving mindset
• Regular participation in team discussions

[aiktb]

If crxjs is archived, would you recommend existing users to migrate to other similar build tools? Such as WXT

[Malix-Labs]

I personally did that a long time ago and recommended it to other people who apparently liked it too : #872