where can i find simple example of Mozilla plug-in that mimic firebug element inspection function

Question

Hello all im interested to learn how does firebug implement the "element inspection function" i do not have experience in firefox development but i am experience developer . im trying to avoid divining into firebug source code . because im need only in this function . what will be the fastest way to learn how to do this ?

Answer 1

IMHO, the best thing to do is to read it's Source Code, since you want a inspection feature exactly like Firebug.

It's source is available online at google code, and you can have some more information about Firebug structure in Firebug Internals page of Mozilla's Developer Center.

Firebug uses mainly javascript in it's core: take a look at inspector.js to understand it's inspection feature.