Purpose: Step-by-step installation instructions
๐ฆ Method 1: Installation from Official Store (for users)
Download extension from official Thunderbird add-ons store:
Find "BuxarTranslate" in add-ons catalog and click "Add to Thunderbird"
In Thunderbird go: Menu โ Add-ons and Themes
If automatic installation didn't work, drag downloaded .xpi file to add-ons window or use "Install Add-on From File" button
Click "Add" in installation confirmation dialog
Restart application to complete installation
๐ง Method 2: Temporary Installation (for developers)
Get extension source code from one of repositories:
Or download ZIP archive with source code
In Thunderbird go to: about:debugging
Click on "This Thunderbird" tab in left menu
Click "Load Temporary Add-on" button
In dialog window select manifest.json file from cloned extension folder
Extension will be installed temporarily (until Thunderbird restart)
๐ Installation Verification
After successful installation:
- BuxarTranslate extension icon will appear in Thunderbird top right corner
- When selecting text in email, "Translate to [Language]" item will appear in context menu
- When clicking extension icon, popup with settings will open
โ Possible Installation Problems
.xpi file doesn't install
Solution: Make sure file is not damaged and downloaded completely. Try downloading again.
Extension doesn't appear
Solution: Restart Thunderbird and check installed extensions list.
Signature errors
Solution: For development, disable signature verification in developer settings.
Incompatible version
Solution: Make sure Thunderbird version is not lower than 78.0.
๐ Developer Links
Documentation
Complete usage and development documentation: