Could not load manifest (Brave - Linux)

[russelld58]

I tried to reproduce the issue when...

• AdNauseam is the only extension
• AdNauseam uses default lists and settings
• Using a new, unmodified browser profile

Description

Installing unpacked AdNauseam extension to new unmodified Brave Version 1.69.162 Chromium: 128.0.6613.120 (Official Build) (64-bit) getting error:
Failed to load extension
File
~/usr/software/Adnauseam/adnauseam.chromium
Error
Localisation used, but default_locale wasn't specified in the manifest.
Could not load manifest.

URL(s) where the issue occurs.

brave://extensions

Screenshot(s)

Steps to Reproduce

[1] download Adnauseam extension
[2] unpack extension
[3] click three bars on RHS of Brave to open drop down menu
[4] select "Extensions"
[5] on RHS, click "Developer Mode"
[6] on LHS, click "Load unpacked"
[7] go to directory "adnauseam.chromium"
[8] on bottom RHS, click "Select"
[9] error message "Failed to load extension..."
see screenshot for full details.

Configuration

Fresh install of Brave browser, no modifications or extensions.
Running in:
Linux 6.10.6-amd64 SMP PREEMPT_DYNAMIC Debian 6.10.6-1 (2024-08-19) x86_64 GNU/Linux
cat /etc/debian_version -> sid

[dhowe]

@mneunomne pls check this asap

[mneunomne]

Seems to be a Linux specific problem. weird because we do have "default_locale" on our manifest file. Monday I will get my hands on a Linux then I can test it.

[rexd-lgtm]

Hey, I am running into the same issue on Chrome + windows; so not linux specific it seems :/
Did you find a fix ?

[russelld58]

not yet, though works nicely in Firefox ;-)

[rexd-lgtm]

Yes it works like a charm on firefox indeed !
I tried redownloading it + reloading it into Chrome and it worked without the "manifest" error ! So it does seem to work on chrome as well, just a bit finicky

[Shrey719]

It works on the following for me

fedora linux + brave
windows 11 + brave