Chrome Web Store Publisher FAQs

Question 1

How does it help with publishing and deploying extensions?

Accepted Answer

It enables automated publishing, including flexible options like staged rollouts with custom deploy percentages and the ability to skip review. You can also cancel pending submissions and control rollout progression.

Question 2

Is this tool compatible with the latest Chrome Web Store API?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it fully covers all Chrome Web Store API v2 endpoints for core publishing actions and utilizes UI automation (Playwright) for metadata management, ensuring future-proof operation beyond deprecated v1.1 API endpoints.

Question 3

What is Chrome Web Store Publisher and what does it do?

Accepted Answer

Chrome Web Store Publisher (cws-mcp) automates the entire lifecycle of Chrome extensions, from uploading new versions and publishing to managing metadata and monitoring review status, using both the Chrome Web Store API and UI automation.

Question 4

Can I manage my extension's store listing information?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it provides comprehensive metadata management, allowing you to update titles, descriptions, screenshots, and other listing details via both API and robust UI automation (Playwright) to ensure changes are reflected.

Question 5

What kind of status monitoring does it offer?

Accepted Answer

The tool provides real-time monitoring of your extension's review status, current version, and active deploy percentage, keeping you informed throughout the publishing process.

Chrome Web Store Publisher

Chrome Web Store Publisher

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