Accessing Global Variables in Gmail from Chrome Extension Content Script
Introduction
Chrome extensions are powerful tools that can access and enhance the functionality of web pages. However, accessing global variables from a webpage within an extension content script can be challenging.
Problem:
An extension developer is experiencing difficulties in accessing the GLOBALS variable from Gmail's content script. jQuery.load() and the developer tools' console both fail to retrieve the desired data, resulting in an error message.
Solution:
Content scripts run in an isolated environment separate from the web page. To access global properties, one must adopt either of the following approaches:
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