Browser.storage.sync.set nested values

Add-ons Development
#1

With WebExtensions how can I use browser.storage.sync.set to save a value to a (deeply) nested property in the storage?

Let’s say I have the following storage object:

{
   settings: {
      a: { x: [1,2] },
      x: 0
   }
}

I would like to change the 2. array element in settings.a.x (not to confuse with settings.x!)
how could I accomplish this?

Note: browser.storage.sync.set({ settings: { a: { x: [2,3] }}}) seems to overwrite the whole settings object (deleting settings.x) - and also I would only like to change the array’s 2. element.

#2

You would have to first fetch the value and then set it with the changed data. You can only change top level keys without providing the whole data structure.

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#3

OK, that’s what I thought. If this is the only way then I will take it ^^
Thank you for the quick answer