GitHub Search

Search GitHub repos
What is GitHub Search?
'GitHub Search' is a functional Chrome extension designed to simplify your navigation on GitHub. It allows you to search for GitHub repositories, specific user repositories, and other users right from your browser's Omnibar. All you need to do is type 'gh' and the Tab key. Additionally, it provides history search functionality for your extension usage. With GitHub Search, browsing GitHub becomes increasingly convenient and efficient.

Extension stats

By: ushi
Users: 752 ▼ -6
Rating: 3.67 (3)
Version: 4.0 (Last updated: 2012-11-19)
Creation date: 2012-11-19
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • https://api.github.com/
Size: 11.95K

Other platforms

GitHub Wiki Search (v1.0.2)
4.50 (2) 185
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Search GitHub from your Omnibar. Type 'gh' and press <Tab>.

Supported queries:

searchterm Search for Github repos.

username/searchterm Search for GitHub repos of a user.

@searchterm Search for GitHub users.

:searchterm Search the extensions history.

User reviews

Currently broken. Check out "Github Omnibox" instead.
by Dean Sofer, 2013-05-02

Easy to use and very helpfull!
by A Google user, 2012-11-13
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Extension safety

Risk impact

GitHub Search requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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