Windsurf vs Bolt for chrome extensions
Comparing Windsurf and Bolt for building chrome extensions. See which tool is better and get expert code review for your AI-built project. From $19.
Chrome Extension challenges we solve
Common chrome extension issues in apps built with Windsurf or Bolt.
Manifest V3 compliance
Chrome is migrating to Manifest V3, which changes how extensions work — service workers instead of background pages, restricted remote code execution, and new permission models. AI tools sometimes generate Manifest V2 code that won't be accepted.
Permission minimization
Chrome Web Store reviews extensions for excessive permissions. Request only the permissions you actually need. AI tools often request broad permissions ('tabs', 'storage', 'activeTab') when narrower permissions would suffice.
Content Security Policy
Extensions must comply with strict CSP rules. No inline scripts, no eval(), no remote code loading. AI-generated code sometimes violates these rules, causing the extension to fail silently.
Data privacy
Extensions that access browsing data must have a privacy policy, explain what data is collected, and handle it securely. Chrome Web Store requires this disclosure for approval.
Cross-browser compatibility
If you want to publish on Firefox, Safari, and Edge too, your extension needs to handle API differences between browsers. AI tools usually target Chrome only.
Which is better for chrome extension?
Windsurf
Developers building production applications. Best when you need code that will be maintained, extended, and scaled over time.
Windsurf code reviewBolt
Rapid prototyping and idea validation. Best when you need a working demo quickly and are prepared to rebuild for production.
Bolt code reviewStart with a self-serve audit
Get a professional review of your chrome extension app, regardless of whether you built it with Windsurf or Bolt.
External Security Scan
Black-box review of your public-facing app. No code access needed.
- OWASP Top 10 vulnerability check
- SSL/TLS configuration analysis
- Security header assessment
- Expert review within 24h
Code Audit
In-depth review of your source code for security, quality, and best practices.
- Security vulnerability analysis
- Code quality review
- Dependency audit
- Architecture review
- Expert + AI code analysis
Complete Bundle
Both scans in one package with cross-referenced findings.
- Everything in both products
- Cross-referenced findings
- Unified action plan
100% credited toward any paid service. Start with an audit, then let us fix what we find.
How it works
Tell us about your app
Share your project details and what you need help with.
Expert + AI audit
A human expert assisted by AI reviews your code within 24 hours.
Launch with confidence
We fix what needs fixing and stick around to help.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for chrome extensions: Windsurf or Bolt?
Both can build chrome extensions, but they have different strengths. Windsurf developers building production applications. best when you need code that will be maintained, extended, and scaled over time., while Bolt rapid prototyping and idea validation. best when you need a working demo quickly and are prepared to rebuild for production.. Our code review covers apps built with either tool.
Can you review a chrome extension built with Windsurf or Bolt?
Yes. We review chrome extensions built with any AI coding tool. Our audit covers the specific chrome extension challenges like manifest v3 compliance and permission minimization.
What issues should I watch for in chrome extensions from AI tools?
Common chrome extension issues include manifest v3 compliance, permission minimization, content security policy. These apply regardless of whether you used Windsurf or Bolt. Our code audit catches all of them.
How do I get my AI-built chrome extension production-ready?
Start with our code audit ($19) — it covers chrome extension-specific issues regardless of which AI tool you used. We check security, architecture, and deployment readiness, then provide a fixed quote for any fixes needed.
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