There are a few libraries which provide config pages for userscripts: 1) GM_config 2) MonkeyConfig 3) GM_registerMenuCommand Submenu JS Module The usage varies per library, but typically you grant the permissions they need such as GM_getValue and GM_setValue, and require the library via the @require directive, e.g.: // ==UserScript== // @name My Userscript // @description … Read more
When I was starting with user scripts, my first error was not using wildcards. // Broken: // @include https://www.example.com/ // Working: // @include https://www.example.com/* That’s the simplest way for the script to not even apply, and thus not run at all. In addition, make sure to check for syntax errors; a misplaced semicolon can prevent … Read more
Use of those keys is discouraged mainly by Greasemonkey’s lead developer. Most others, including the Tampermonkey team feel no need for such a warning. Also note that those directives are not always required for auto-updates to work. Some reasons why he would say that it was unusual and that “most” scripts should omit it: In … Read more