faro-web-sdk on Chrome extension app

[marcelojfsilva]

I'm trying to implement the faro-web-sdk in the extension version of chrome. Although, Chrome extension app uses service worker to work the resources in the background.

When I add the faro-web-sdk to the project and run it, I get this error: "Uncaught ReferenceError: window is notdefined".

This error occurs because the object's window does not exist on service worker context. How can i solve this problem to implement Faro on chrome extension app?

[codecapitano]

Hi @marcelojfsilva

Faro should work with Service Workers on the web out of the box[1], but Chrome service workers are a bit different to their web counterparts[2].

One difference is that they can't access the DOM or the window interface[3].

• [1] Core: Use globalThis rather than window #195
• [2] https://developer.chrome.com/docs/extensions/mv3/service_workers/
• [3] https://developer.chrome.com/docs/extensions/migrating/to-service-workers/#changes-youll-need-to-make

Cheers,
Marco