Requirements for Widgets
For any standard or non-complex application, we require it to be a HTML or JavaScript web application, which will be converted upon submission by Element Software to a .widget file extension format. Because of the nature of our file format, and how it must interface with the Widget Runtime Framework engine, the conversion between the two formats must be done by Element Software to protect our proprietary code.

For any complex application, such as a widget that may require access to machine resources, it must be developed as a managed .NET application. All we require from the user is the compiled binary, and we will embed the binary as a .widget file for running in Element Browser. We do not allow for widgets that are developed in older, unsupported languages.

Widgets must be signed by Element Software to run in Element Browser. Unsigned widgets will not be detected by Element Browser and hence will not be able to run. Widgets upon release date will be signed by Element Browser with accordance to its version. E.g widget requires version 3.0.0.2 or higher etc.

How to publish your widget

If you have a widget ready, be it a HTML including JavaScript files and images, or it a managed .net executable, please archive it (zip) including its resources and send it to us. We will verify and convert to a widget file format for you, and the widget will be released to the store.

Requirements for Plugins

Plugins for Element Browser work in exactly the same way as they do in Netscape based browsers e.g Mozilla Firefox. Please consult the Mozilla documentation and ElementKit documentation in how to develop Plugins for Netscape (NS) based browsers.

How to publish your plugin

Please send the compiled DLL or XPI file to us and we will verify and create installation routines for you.

How to publish your Macros

Macros are recorded activities performed in Element Browser in the XML format. Anyone can record activities in Element Browser and export them to an XML file format. To publish your XML macro to the store, please send it in a zip file to Element Software.

How to publish your Accelerators

ECX files are closed source, so you must sign a non-disclosure with Element Software to gain access to the developer resources for ECX files. Please contact Element Software regarding ECX files.

How to publish your themes
Please download this PDF guide to get started.