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It's fine as an extension, not so much as a default-enabled feature. We got the best outcome here. Edit: Wait, no we didn't. Chrome added WebUSB support after
by traderj0e 6mo ago
It's fine as an extension, not so much as a default-enabled feature. We got the best outcome here.
Edit: Wait, no we didn't. Chrome added WebUSB support after all. Wtf I'm disabling that
- koolala 6mo agoWell it's a stand-alone program too, not just an extension. I kinda wish extensions could act as full programs too but computers need better sandboxing.
- flexagoon 6mo ago> not so much as a default-enabled feature. The browser opens a popup asking you if you want to grant access to a specific device for a specific website, it's not like random websites can just run adb commands on your phone
- traderj0e 6mo agoYeah but still, I'd want that to only remotely be a thing. Like require enabling a developer setting for it.
- Rohansi 6mo agoThat's a great way to kill adoption of a feature. But what has WebUSB done to you?
- traderj0e 6mo agoExisting. HDR is also on the list.
- Griffinsauce 6mo agoWhy? The permission dialog is crystal clear.
- traderj0e 6mo agoIt's only sorta ok right now because nothing uses it normally. If it were used mainstream for some legitimate purpose, that permission dialog would get ignored, and it'd become a security risk. USB isn't something web needs to touch unless you really know what you're doing.
- somehnguy 6mo agoChrome has had WebUSB since 2017. I really appreciate it for one-off configurators and those types of tools.