Is there a way Edge Extension can talk to local process /Native Proxy

Question

Is there a mechanism in Edge Browser which can allow Edge Extension to communicate with local Process or a native proxy.

I looked at Edge API roadmap but could not find anything relevant, link below

https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/platform/documentation/extensions/api-support/extension-api-roadmap/

Answer 1

Updated (02/16/2017):

Edge team releases guides for Native Messaging, which will be available in upcoming Windows 10 Creators Update.

Updated (11/30/2016):

According to Microsoft Edge extension API roadmap,

Native messaging is currently in development.

Previous:

The answer is no at present (8/11/2016), however, there are many people provide their feedbacks and vote for Native Messaging support, hope Microsoft Edge would take it into consideration.