github.expandinizr

Chrome extension that improves the GitHub experience

github.expandinizr: Enhance Your GitHub Experience

github.expandinizr is a Chrome extension designed to improve the GitHub interface for more convenient browsing and coding. Key enhancements include removing the truncation of file and directory names, word wrapping for long names, and site expansion with various breakpoints. It also contributes to a more organized workflow by removing truncation in notifications, adding a shrink/expand button for the comment form, and allowing the collapse of code previews. Support for GitHub Enterprise is also included.
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Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.93
(29)
Version: 2.0.2 (Last updated: 2020-07-24)
Creation date: 2019-07-31
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • activeTab
  • declarativeContent
  • https://github.com/*
  • https://gist.github.com/*
Size: 70.34K

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Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Currently enhances the following:

  • Removes the truncating of file and directory names in the repository browser
  • Really long file and directory names will word-wrap
  • Fully expands the website, with breakpoints at 1400px, 1600px and 1800px, 2000px
  • Removes truncation in notifications
  • Adds shrink/expand button for comment form
  • Adds possibility to collapse code previews
  • GitHub Enterprise support!

Author

  • Andreas Håkansson, Kristian Hellang

Contributors

  • Bjarki Heiðar Ingason
  • Christopher Campanale
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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Transforms the GitHub experience dramatically
  • Simple and easy to use
  • Improves usability and readability
  • Well-designed and clean interface
  • Highly appreciated by long-time users
Cons
    Most mentioned
    • The only working extension in the Chrome Web Store
    • Makes GitHub better
    • No native support from GitHub
    • Used before this extension
    • Responsive design
    User reviews
    The only working extension in chrome web store
    by Lyric Law, 2023-08-24

    I've been using this extension for years and it's just perfect. No clue why github doesn't support this natively.
    by Niko Storni, 2021-09-22

    So simple, but transforms github experience.
    by Dylan Reisenberger, 2017-11-10
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    Extension safety

    Risk impact

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

    Risk likelihood

    github.expandinizr has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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