Firefox 🦊
Description
This Ansible role installs and configures Firefox on Arch Linux systems, enforcing Enterprise Policies to automatically install key browser extensions. It ensures that Firefox is installed and set up with policies that force-install uBlock Origin and the KeePassXC Browser extension, delivering a secure and consistent browsing experience.
Overview
Tailored for Arch Linux, this role handles the installation of Firefox using the system’s package manager (pacman). It deploys a policies.json file to Firefox’s distribution directory, ensuring that critical extensions are automatically installed via Firefox Enterprise Policies.
Purpose
The role automates the provisioning of a secure Firefox environment, reducing manual configuration and ensuring consistency across deployments. It is ideal for environments where a standardized and secure browsing setup is required.
Features
- Installs Firefox: Uses
pacmanto install the Firefox package. - Enforces Enterprise Policies: Deploys a
policies.jsonfile that forces the installation of uBlock Origin and the KeePassXC Browser extension. - Streamlined Configuration: Automatically creates necessary directories and applies correct file permissions.
- Seamless Integration: Easily integrates with other automation roles for a complete system setup.
Credits 📝
Developed and maintained by Kevin Veen-Birkenbach.
Learn more at www.veen.world
Part of the CyMaIS Project
License: CyMaIS NonCommercial License (CNCL)