Make tab indented code more readable by forcing the tab size to 4 instead of 8
What is Tab Size on GitHub?
"Tab Size on GitHub" is a useful web browser extension specifically designed for Chrome. Its main functionality is to enhance the readability of code that is indented with tabs on GitHub. By default, browsers and GitHub set the width of a tab to 8 spaces which can lead to readability issues for developers. This extension modifies that setting on GitHub to make the tab width equal to 4 spaces, hence improving the visibility and readability of the code.
Extension stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on
2024-05-30
By: Sindre Sorhus
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.96
(23)
Creation date: 2018-09-24
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
Size: 5.21K
Email: si*****@gmail.com
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Extension summary
Update: GitHub now has a tab size setting: https://github.blog/changelog/2021-09-21-tab-size-rendering-preference/
By default, in browsers, the tab character takes up 8 spaces in width. This makes tab-indented code hard to read. GitHub could have easily overridden this with a more reasonable number like 4, but they have chosen not to. Hence why this extension exists. It sets the tab width to 4.
User reviews
It's so simple. I wish github could let me set tab size. Before that, this extension is awesome!
I wish there's an option to change it to 2.
I was about to delve into developing Chrome extensions but then I googled :)
Good job, does exactly what it's supposed to do.
Extension safety
Risk impact
Tab Size on GitHub requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Tab Size on GitHub may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.
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