Browser Hooks Examples (A-Z)

Launch Handler

Handles how the web app launches and processes launch parameters. Useful for custom startup behaviors and deep linking in Progressive Web Apps.

Local Font Access

Provides access to locally installed system fonts. Essential for design tools, text editors, and applications requiring custom typography.

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Local Storage

Enables persistent data storage in the browser. Perfect for saving user preferences, application state, and offline data caching.

Media Capabilities

Provides information about the device's ability to play media. Useful for adaptive streaming and optimal format selection.

Media Recorder

Records audio and video streams from the user's device. Essential for voice messaging, screen recording, and video creation apps.

Media Session

Controls media playback through system UI. Great for music players, podcasts apps, and media-rich websites.

Media Stream

Captures audio and video streams from user devices. Fundamental for video chat, live streaming, and camera-based applications.

Message Channel

Enables two-way communication between browser contexts. Useful for communication between iframes, workers, and window instances.

Network

Monitors network connectivity status. Critical for offline-first applications and network-aware features.

Notifications

Displays system notifications to users. Perfect for messaging apps, social media, and event reminders.

Page Visibility

Detects when a page is visible or hidden. Useful for pausing media, saving resources, and tracking user engagement.

Payment Request

Standardizes the payment flow in web applications. Essential for e-commerce and digital payment processing.

Pointer Events

Handles mouse, touch, and pen input uniformly. Perfect for drawing apps, games, and interactive interfaces.

Pointer Lock

Locks the pointer to the content area. Essential for first-person games, 3D applications, and immersive experiences.

Click to lock pointer

Popover

Manages popup content with built-in positioning and focus handling. Perfect for tooltips, menus, and modal dialogs.

Popover Content

This is a custom popover.

Presentation API

Controls presentation displays from web content. Ideal for slideshows, digital signage, and second-screen experiences.

Push API

Enables web apps to receive push messages from a server. Essential for real-time notifications and content updates.

Realtime API

Facilitates real-time communication between clients. Perfect for chat applications, collaborative tools, and live updates.

Reporting API

Provides detailed reports about browser-level issues. Useful for monitoring errors, performance, and security violations.

Resize Observer

Monitors changes to element dimensions. Essential for responsive layouts, dynamic UI, and size-dependent features.

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Resource Timing

Measures loading performance of application resources. Critical for performance monitoring and optimization.

Scheduler

Schedules tasks with priority handling. Useful for managing background work and optimizing task execution.

Screen Capture

Captures screen content as media streams. Perfect for screen recording, remote assistance, and presentation tools.

Wake Lock

Prevents device from sleeping while app is active. Essential for presentation, video playback, and long-running tasks.

Web Animations

Controls programmatic animations with precise timing. Perfect for complex animations, interactive effects, and dynamic UI transitions.

Web Audio

Provides advanced audio processing capabilities. Essential for music applications, games, and professional audio tools.

Web Authentication

Enables passwordless authentication using biometrics and security keys. Perfect for secure login systems and identity verification.

If you're in development mode, open via localhost (not 127.0.0.1). if production, use HTTPS.

Web Crypto

Performs cryptographic operations in the browser. Critical for data encryption, secure communication, and digital signatures.

Web HID

Connects to Human Interface Devices like gamepads and special keyboards. Great for gaming, specialized input devices, and hardware control.

Web Locks

Coordinates access to resources across tabs and workers. Essential for preventing data races and maintaining data consistency.

Web Manifest

Controls how the web app appears when installed. Key for creating Progressive Web Apps with native-like experience.

The installation button should only work when the app meets the installation criteria (has a valid manifest, is served over HTTPS, etc.)

Web MIDI

Connects to MIDI musical devices and instruments. Perfect for music creation tools, learning apps, and digital instruments.

Web NFC

Enables reading and writing NFC tags. Useful for contactless interactions, smart packaging, and physical web experiences.

Web OTP

Automatically retrieves SMS one-time passwords. Essential for seamless authentication and phone number verification.

Web RTC

Enables real-time peer-to-peer communication. Perfect for video chat, file sharing, and collaborative applications.

Web Share

Integrates with the device's native sharing system. Great for social sharing, content distribution, and cross-app interaction.

Web Speech

Provides speech synthesis and recognition capabilities. Essential for accessibility, voice commands, and audio content creation.

Web Transport

Provides low-latency, bidirectional communication. Perfect for real-time gaming, live streaming, and high-performance data transfer.

Web USB

Enables communication with USB devices. Ideal for hardware integration, device configuration, and custom peripherals.