Firefox releases  a new social API that lets users to access social media sites and other websites inside a sidebar on Firefox 17 which was released on Tuesday this week.

Firefox users can send Facebook messages right from the browser. The social API lets developers leverage social services right into the browser in a way that it says will be “compelling” and “makes it easier to use the Web the way you want.”

“Today’s Social API is just the beginning of making Firefox more social. We’ll soon add support for more features and multiple providers. We’ll also be listening to feedback from our early users to understand how Firefox can do more to keep them connected to their social lives online.” announced the  Mozilla Blog.