GitHub EditorConfig

EditorConfig support for GitHub
What is GitHub EditorConfig?
GitHub EditorConfig is a Chrome extension that provides EditorConfig support for GitHub. It looks for .editorconfig files in the repository the current file belongs to and applies the found settings to the code viewer and editor. It also allows you to set a default editorconfig for repos without a custom one.

Extension stats

Users: 331
Rating: 5.00 (4)
Version: 1.1.0 (Last updated: 2014-10-30)
Creation date: 2014-10-30
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
  • webNavigation
  • https://raw.githubusercontent.com/*
Size: 85.14K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

This extension provides EditorConfig support for GitHub.

It looks for .editorconfig files in the repository the current file belongs to, and applies found settings to code viewer and editor. Branch is always taken into account.

You can also set default editorconfig that will be used for repos without custom one. By default, it fixes tab size to 4 spaces per tab for all files but Ruby (2 spaces per tab).

User reviews

Was super simple to set up and is super customizable. I think all developers should have this installed so there aren't 8 spaces everywhere.
by Lavender Shannon, 2018-06-17

awesome, 8 space tabs are nuts.
by Aaron Jensen, 2014-11-09
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Extension safety

Risk impact

GitHub EditorConfig requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

GitHub EditorConfig has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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