Browser-Tab-Manager/Study/message flow from extension.md
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### **Message Flow FROM Extension:**
```
Browser Extension
↓ postMessage
window.onMessage
↓ (ExtensionService listening)
setupListener() receives message
↓ filter by source
_handleExtensionMessage()
↓ check action type
Call appropriate callback
onTabsUpdate() / onTrackingStart() / onTrackingStop()
TabManagerHome updates UI
User sees changes!
```
### **Message Flow TO Extension:**
```
User clicks "Track Tabs"
TabManagerHome calls startTracking()
ExtensionService.startTracking()
sendMessage({'action': 'startTracking'})
window.postMessage
Extension receives message
Extension starts tracking
Extension sends back confirmation