Chrome Browser Extension for SDN

[TJKoury]

Summary

Create a Chrome browser extension that allows users to interact with the Space Data Network directly from their browser toolbar.

Features

• Connect to SDN - Leverage the existing sdn-js JavaScript SDK to connect as a light peer
• Subscribe to data feeds - Monitor specific data types (OMM, CDM, etc.) with notifications
• View network status - See connected peers, data throughput, network health
• Quick publish - Publish SDS-formatted data directly from the extension
• Identity management - Store and manage Ed25519 keys securely in browser storage
• Bookmark objects - Track specific satellites/objects and get alerts

Technical Approach

• Use Manifest V3 for Chrome extension
• Service worker for background network connectivity
• Popup UI for quick actions and status
• Options page for configuration and identity management
• Integrate with existing @spacedatanetwork/sdn-js npm package

Related

• JavaScript SDK: https://www.npmjs.com/package/@spacedatanetwork/sdn-js
• Browser connectivity via WebSocket relay nodes

Tasks

• Create extension scaffold with Manifest V3
• Implement service worker with sdn-js integration
• Design popup UI for status and quick actions
• Add identity/key management
• Implement data feed subscriptions with notifications
• Add options page for configuration
• Package and publish to Chrome Web Store