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adguardteam/recovery

Analysis updated 2026-07-09 · repo last pushed 2018-03-16

8JavaScriptAudience · generalComplexity · 2/5DormantSetup · easy

TLDR

A browser extension by the AdGuard team that likely helps users restore or fix AdGuard software when it stops working properly. The README is sparse, so exact features are unclear.

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  root((repo))
    What it does
      Fixes AdGuard issues
      Restores working state
      Browser extension
    Tech stack
      JavaScript
      Browser extension tools
      OneSkyApp translations
    Use cases
      Fix broken extension
      Recover after browser update
      Reset conflicting add-ons
    Audience
      AdGuard users
      Testers
    Development
      Automated builds
      Fresh commits packaged
      No dev setup needed
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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Fix an AdGuard browser extension that stopped working after a browser update.

USE CASE 2

Restore AdGuard to a working state when a conflicting add-on causes problems.

USE CASE 3

Download the latest automated build to test new changes without setting up a dev environment.

What is it built with?

JavaScriptBrowser ExtensionOneSkyApp

How does it compare?

adguardteam/recoveryadm1nsys/safari-ai-extensionabivan-tech/zvec-mcp
Stars889
LanguageJavaScriptJavaScriptJavaScript
Last pushed2018-03-16
MaintenanceDormant
Setup difficultyeasyhardmoderate
Complexity2/52/53/5
Audiencegeneraldeveloperdeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Build is straightforward with a single command, automated builds are also available for download without any setup.

The license is not mentioned in the README, so what you're allowed to do with this code is unclear.

In plain English

Recovery is a browser extension built by the AdGuard team. Based on its name and the team behind it, it appears to be a tool designed to help users restore or fix something related to AdGuard's software, though the README doesn't go into detail about exactly what it does for the end user. At a technical level, the project is built in JavaScript and uses standard tools for browser extension development. The build process is straightforward: running a simple command packages the extension into a usable form. There's also a system for handling translations, the team can pull down localization files from a service called OneSkyApp to support multiple languages, and upload new English text whenever the extension's wording changes. The intended users are likely people who already use AdGuard's ad-blocking products and have run into an issue that requires a fix or reset. For example, if an AdGuard browser extension stops working correctly after a browser update or a conflicting add-on causes problems, a recovery tool might help get things back to a working state. That said, the README doesn't specify the exact scenarios, so this is an educated guess based on the project name and context. One notable aspect is that the project has an automated development build, every time someone commits new code, a fresh version is packaged and made available for download. This makes it easy for testers or interested users to try the latest changes without needing to set up a development environment themselves. The README is quite sparse, so anyone wanting to understand the full scope of what this extension does would need to look at the code itself or reach out to the AdGuard team for more context.

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Prompt 1
Help me understand the AdGuard Recovery browser extension by reading its code. What specific recovery or fix actions does it perform on the AdGuard browser extension?
Prompt 2
I want to build the AdGuard Recovery extension from source. Walk me through the build process and how to load the packaged extension into my browser for testing.
Prompt 3
Write a better README for the AdGuard Recovery extension based on the codebase. Explain what the extension does, who it's for, and how to install it step by step.

Frequently asked questions

What is recovery?

A browser extension by the AdGuard team that likely helps users restore or fix AdGuard software when it stops working properly. The README is sparse, so exact features are unclear.

What language is recovery written in?

Mainly JavaScript. The stack also includes JavaScript, Browser Extension, OneSkyApp.

Is recovery actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2018-03-16).

What license does recovery use?

The license is not mentioned in the README, so what you're allowed to do with this code is unclear.

How hard is recovery to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is recovery for?

Mainly general.

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