Github Hoverscope

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.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 96 ▲ 4
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
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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 沈朝玄, 2017-10-20

simple and useful. great tool!
by Jack Corps Jack Corps, 2013-09-21
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Safety
Risk impact

Github Hoverscope is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Github Hoverscope if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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