Github Hoverscope

Hoverzoom files and folders in Github
What is Github Hoverscope?
Github Hoverscope is a Chrome extension that enables users to conveniently browse through files and directories on Github by providing hover zoom capability over file/folder links. By simply hovering the mouse over a file or folder link, users can see its content in a tooltip without having to click and redirect the page. The tooltip includes clickable and scrollable contents and automatically closes on mouse-out. It can also be manually closed by clicking the close button. Enhance your Github browsing experience with Github Hoverscope.

Extension stats

Users: 100 ▲ 3
Rating: 4.33 (6)
Version: 0.0.1 (Last updated: 2013-09-25)
Creation date: 2013-09-25
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • https://github.com/*
  • http://github.com/*
  • tabs
Size: 1.99M
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

This extension enables users to conveniently browse through files and directories on Github by providing hover zoom capability over file/folder links.

  • hover mouse over file or folder links to see its content in tooltip without having to click and redirect the page
  • contents within the tooltip is clickable and scrollable
  • tooltip closes automatically on mouse-out from inside the tooltip
  • tooltip can be closed manually by clicking the close button on the top right of the tooltip

User reviews

dosen't work
by 沈朝玄, 2017-10-20

simple and useful. great tool!
by Jack Corps, 2013-09-21
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

Github Hoverscope has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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