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Why should you install this module?

When users are browsing your Backdrop CMS website using the Chrome browser on an Android smartphone or tablet, they may want to add a shortcut to the site or to a section of your site. If they attempt to add a shortcut, Chrome will instead offer to Install an App. We (the Backdrop Community) have attempted to work out why this - there is nothing in the header to indicate that it should be an app.

This module provides a simple fix for this. It adds a minimal manifest file telling the browser to always load the site in the browser so your site users (and you) can add shortcuts to the site on your Android device.

Features

  • Creates the file on install
  • Delivers the file with each page load
  • Removes the file on uninstall
  • Simple, no config - just works.

Key contributions

Create the module for Backdrop CMS