How do I add protocol handler to firefox from extension

Question

I want to trap request for a my protocol from Firefox extension. For example if we type <my-protocol name>://... in address bar It should call a JavaScript function in an extension. I want to achieve it if possible without explicit settings.

Answer 1

• http://www.nexgenmedia.net/docs/protocol/
• https://developer.mozilla.org/en/nsIProtocolHandler
• And/or google for firefox protocol handler