Jetpack is a newly formed Mozilla Labs experiment in using open Web technologies to enhance the browser, with the goal of allowing anyone who can build a Web site to participate in making the Web a better place to work, communicate and play.

In short, Jetpack is an API for allowing you to write Firefox add-ons using the web technologies you already know.

As with all Labs experiments, Jetpack is an open source project and everyone is welcome to participate in its design, development and testing.

Getting Started with Jetpack

• Install and play around with the initial Jetpack API and demos
• Take the Jetpack Tutorial (although it is better to follow it inside of Jetpack, where you can edit and run the examples live)
• Jetpack Demos, and more demos.

Developing Jetpack Features with Bespin

Other Resources

• AMO’s Welcoming Jetpack
• Justin Scott’s Feature presentation
• Jetpacks in the Wild

Get Involved

Mozilla Labs is a virtual lab where people come together online to create, experiment and play with Web innovations for the public benefit. The Jetpack experiment is still in its infancy and just getting started. There are many ways to join the team and get involved:

• Install and play around with the initial Jetpack API and demos
• Report a bug
• Grab the source code and fix a bug or add a feature
• Discuss, debate and add to the design in the Jetpack discussion group
• Join us in #jetpack on irc.mozilla.org