The Chrome Web Store API lets you create, update, and publish items in the Chrome Web Store. This guide will tell you how to:
- Get a refresh token and access token to use in the tool of your choice.
- Make test HTTP requests using the OAuth 2.0 Playground.
Prerequisites
Before using the API, note the following:
- Developers are required to enable 2-step verification for their Google Account to publish or update an existing extension.
- Before you can publish a new item, you have to fill out the Store listing and Privacy tabs in the Developer Dashboard.
Initial setup
Before you can begin making REST calls against the Chrome Web Store, you will need to enable the Chrome Web Store API in a Google Cloud project, configure an OAuth consent screen, and retrieve your API access keys. The following sections walk through this process.
Enable the Chrome Web Store API
- Go to the Google Cloud Console.
- Create a new project or select an existing one.