Follow for Github

Makes following repository file movements simple!

Follow for Github - Chrome Extension

Follow for Github is a Chrome extension that simplifies tracking file movements on Github. It replaces the View button with Left and Right buttons on file diffs, allowing you to easily navigate between the previous and current versions of a file.

Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 1,875+
Rating: 3.43
(21)
Version: 1.0.13 (Last updated: 2021-08-26)
Creation date: 2018-08-24
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 40.36K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

Very helpful tool to cover for this frustrating limitation from GitHub!
by Levi Lindsey, 2022-03-18

Doesn't seem to work with sub-domains like foobar.github.com, unable to add these via the extension's settings.
by Dan Thorndyke, 2021-10-07

Does not work.
by Chris Frolik, 2021-04-09
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Follow for Github requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • High Injects scripts into web pages, which may alter or extract site contents, resulting in a substantial risk.
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Risk likelihood

Follow for Github may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Critical This extension is not longer available in the store
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