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=Installing Firefox=

Firefox can be installed using the package '''firefox''' in your favorite package manager or using the command:
 pamac install firefox


=Other Versions=

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! Package Name !! Source !! URL !! Description
|-
| firefox-developer-edition || repo || https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/channel/#developer || Official Developer Edition builds
|-
| firefox-nightly || aur || https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/nightly || Official Nightly builds
|-
| firefox-kde-opensuse || aur || https://build.opensuse.org/package/show/mozilla:Factory/MozillaFirefox || OpenSUSE's version of Firefox includes appmenu integration and native plasma integration
|-
| firefox-appmenu || aur || https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/firefox-appmenu/ || Unofficial Firefox build with appmenu patches added
|-
| firefox-esr || aur || https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/organizations/ || Official ESR releases.  This is the oldest supported version of Firefox
|}


=Dealing with dark GTK themes=

Some pages will be hard to read when using dark gtk themes.  There are a few different ways to handle this:
* The most flexible way is to install the add-on [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/text-contrast-for-dark-themes Text Contrast for Dark Themes] which will allow you to keep your theming but adjust it on a per page basis as needed

* A simpler way is Preferences->Language & Appearance->Colors and uncheck "Use System Colors".  The downside of this approach is that Firefox will no longer use a dark theme.

* We can use css to force white backgrounds with dark text and controls by editing or creating ''~/.mozilla/profile.default/chrome/userContent.css'' with the following content:

 input:not(.urlbar-input):not(.textbox-input):not(.form-control):not([type='checkbox']):not([type='radio']), textarea, select {
     -moz-appearance: none !important;
     background-color: white;
     color: black;
 }
 
 #downloads-indicator-counter {
     color: white;
 }


=Plasma Integration=

==Installing plasma Browser Integration==

The [https://community.kde.org/Plasma/Browser_Integration browser integration package] provides media controls, notifications and integration with krunner.  You can install it with:
 pamac install plasma-browser-integration

Next install the [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/plasma-integration plasma integration add-on] in Firefox.


==Using the native file chooser==

It is possible to integrate the file chooser from plasma into Firefox giving you a more seamless experience.

First ensure the packages xdg-desktop-portal and xdg-desktop-portal-kde using the command:
 pamac install xdg-desktop-portal xdg-desktop-portal-kde

Now we need to create a customized desktop launcher by creating a copy of the distribution file with
 mkdir -p ~/.local/share/applications
 cp /usr/share/applications/firefox.desktop ~/.local/share/applications/.

Next we need to edit the newly created file at ~/.local/share/applications/firefox.desktop using a [[Viewing_and_editing_configuration_files|text editor]]

There are 3 edits that need to made to this file.

replace:
 Exec=/usr/lib/firefox/firefox %u
with:
 Exec=/usr/bin/sh -c "GTK_USE_PORTAL=1 /usr/lib/firefox/firefox %u"

replace:
 Exec=/usr/lib/firefox/firefox --new-window %u
with:
 Exec=/usr/bin/sh -c "GTK_USE_PORTAL=1 /usr/lib/firefox/firefox --new-window %u"

replace:
 Exec=/usr/lib/firefox/firefox --private-window %u
with:
 Exec=/usr/bin/sh -c "GTK_USE_PORTAL=1 /usr/lib/firefox/firefox --private-window %u"

Save and enjoy your firefox/plasma integration


=Installing Firefox directly from the Mozilla Website=

Generally it is better to use the version of Firefox that is available in the repos but installing Firefox directly has one advantage: Firefox will update itself automatically as soon as an update is available.
This is great for users, who want to get the latest update as soon as possible without waiting for the next Manjaro update.


==Download Firefox from Mozilla==

Download the latest Firefox in your language from here: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/all/

Most users will download "Linux 64-bit" in your chosen language.  If you are using manjaro32, download "Linux 32-bit"


==Extract the files==

Ensure that '''~/bin''' exists with
 mkdir -p ~/bin

Unpack/extract the downloaded <code>firefox-xx.x.tar.bz2</code> file to ''~/bin/'' using a graphical tool or with the ''tar'' command.  Here is an example:
 tar -xf ~/Downloads/firefox-66.0.5.tar.bz2 --directory ~/bin

You can now start to use Firefox by double clicking on the file (or executing it in a terminal):
 ~/bin/firefox/firefox


==Create an icon==

Let's create an icon in order to start Firefox much more easily.

Create an empty file
 mkdir -p ~/.local/share/applications
 touch ~/.local/share/applications/firefox.desktop

Edit the file ''~/.local/share/applications/firefox.desktop'' in your favorite editor.  For a list of common editors see [[Viewing_and_editing_configuration_files|this page]]

Copy and paste the following code into your <code>firefox.desktop</code> file and save it:
 [Desktop Entry]
 Name=Firefox
 GenericName=Web Browser
 Icon=~/bin/firefox/browser/icons/mozicon128.png
 Type=Application
 Categories=Application;Network;WebBrowser;
 Exec=~/bin/firefox/firefox
 Terminal=false
 StartupNotify=false

In most Desktop Environments(DEs), Firefox will now be added to the menu.  In some DEs you can click on the desktop to launch the application as well.


=See also=

* [https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Firefox The arch wiki page]
* [[Internet_Browsers|Internet Browsers wiki page]]
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