# Block GitHub Period Shortcut

> Blocks inputting '.' on GitHub blob and tree pages to prevent accidentally opening the github.dev web editor.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/block-github-period-shortcut](https://chrome-stats.com/d/block-github-period-shortcut)

## Overview

- **ID:** `block-github-period-shortcut`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Redmin
- **Category:** web-development,tabs
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-02-21
- **First published:** 2025-02-21
- **Size:** 20 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/block-github-period-shortcut/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/R4356th/ghperiodblocker/issues](https://github.com/R4356th/ghperiodblocker/issues)

## Description

This add-on blocks inputting '.' on GitHub blob and tree pages unless it detects the input as coming deliberately from the user to prevent accidentally opening the github.dev web editor. It does this without blocking any deliberate action such as searching for files, code, etc.

## Rankings

- #143,229 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Content script matches

- `github.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: github.com
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/block-github-period-shortcut)