Google accelerates around the plug to its Chrome web browser. If a handful of extensions are already available in Alpha as a Gmail plugin, the U.S. giant now officially calls third-party developers to create their own extensions for Chrome and offer them via a dedicated gallery. Google provides all course materials required for the design of these plugins, and states that everyone can participate, as private companies, provided they comply with the terms and conditions.

A validation process automated

After development, plugins may be available to Google through a file containing the code of the extension and an icon representing it. These files can be accompanied by explanatory material, such as screenshots, a description or even a YouTube video. Google wants to move quickly in the validation of these plugins to catch up on Firefox, and for this, most applications will be evaluated automatically. In contrast, the most complex plugins will be checked by hand and their designers will provide additional information to Google.

Finally, these first few plugins are available in a few surfers picked before the service opens completely for free. And if Google offers no availability date, be sure that we will keep you informed of the progress of this issue...