Chrome Web Store doesn't like Tabs permissions

[anthnyajp]

The Google Web Store doesn't allow Tabs permissions used by the service_worker.js file.

Information provided from Google when trying to deploy Google extension to the Google Web Store.
Violation(s):

Use of Permissions:

Violation reference ID: Purple Potassium

Violation:
The following permission(s) need not be requested for the methods/properties implemented by the item:
tabs

How to rectify: Remove the above permission(s). The properties used by the items will continue to function even without requesting these permissions.

Relevant section of the program
policy:
Request access to the narrowest permissions necessary to implement your Product's features or services. Don't attempt to "future proof" your Product by requesting a permission that might benefit services or features that have not yet been implemented. (learn more)

This violation was detected as a result of an internal review. Learn more about enforcement here.

For reference: https://developer.chrome.com/docs/webstore/troubleshooting/#excessive-permissions

[eoftedal]

What do you mean by "deploy Google extension to the Google Web Store"?

[eoftedal]

If you are referring to this https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/retirejs/moibopkbhjceeedibkbkbchbjnkadmom it's not an official extension managed here.

[anthnyajp]

No, you stated that you were looking for someone create a new chrome extension where the code is managed here. I uploaded it to the Google web store to see what it came back with after review and it was denied because of the tabs permissions. The service_worker.js file uses tabs, so it'll need to be re-written. I'm trying some things but still working through some errors.

[eoftedal]

Ok, I understand. What I was trying to do was to get control over the (now defunct) chrome extension, as it's unofficial and still using the logo etc. of the tool. I didn't originally want the extension to be in the web store, but given it's there, it should be controlled from this repo to avoid someone abusing the trust of this tool.

[eoftedal]

Thanks for looking into this btw, @anthnyajp