Taking screenshot using javascript in chrome packaged app

Question

I need to grab the current html inside a chrome packaged app. I am aware of Taking screenshot using javascript for chrome extensions but when I tried this, chrome states that the "tab" permission is not allowed for packaged apps.

Is there any way I can reliably grab the current page?

Answer 1

You cannot do what you are trying to do with a packaged Chrome application. Instead, you should probably look at making an extension, as that would be the way to go if you want to interact with the current page.

If you're unsure, here's a resource for figuring exactly what you should choose: https://developer.chrome.com/webstore/choosing