GitHub Diff Whitespace Disabler

This extension will force GitHub diffs to always ignore whitespace.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-04-21
Users: 27
Rating: 3.50 (4)
Version: 1.1.1 (Last updated: 2017-08-03)
Creation date: 2017-08-03
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • *://github.com/
Size: 3.43K

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Extension summary

Adds ?w=1 to all GitHub commit URLs.

User reviews

Works on fresh page refresh. Didn't work when changing between tabs i.e. from Conversation tab to Files changed tab.
by Zulhilmi Zainudin, 2020-08-13

Please add support for using GitHub Enterprise
by Alex Kessock, 2016-07-19

Doesn't do anything on URLs that aren't commits.
by Neil Hooey, 2013-09-18
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

GitHub Diff Whitespace Disabler may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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