How do I redirect to a URL using a Google Chrome Extension & Content Script?

Question

I'm currently building a Google Chrome extension which tests for certain patterns and if found, redirects them to a new URL.

I've gotten the pattern checking done via a content script, and now I'm not sure how can I proceed with getting the redirect done. Any suggestions ?

Answer 1

Send redirect url from a content script to a background page:

chrome.runtime.sendMessage({redirect: "http://redirect"}); 

In a background page update tab's url which would cause redirect:

chrome.runtime.onMessage.addListener(function(request, sender) {     chrome.tabs.update(sender.tab.id, {url: request.redirect}); });