Toggle the width of GitHub with a click
What is Widescreen for GitHub?
"Widescreen for GitHub" is a handy Chrome extension designed to optimize your screen space when viewing or editing code on GitHub. By stretching the fixed 920px width to a full 100% screen width, this extension enhances the visibility of longer lines of code. It is applicable to all GitHub content, including PRs, commits, and Gists. You can easily toggle this feature on/off as needed. Experience smoother code reviews and edits with a simple click, complete with a pleasant transition effect.
Extension stats
Users: 2,000+
Rating: 4.21
(24)
Creation date: 2020-07-02
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
Size: 2.03M
Email: so*****@gmail.com
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Extension summary
Often the lines of code on Github are too long to fit within the fixed 920px width. This extension will take full advantage of your screen and show the code in 100% width! It works for all content on Github: PRs, commits, Gists, etc.
It is easy to toggle the width on/off whenever you need it - it even comes with a nice transition.
Bugs: https://github.com/sqren/github-widescreen/issues Fork: https://github.com/sqren/github-widescreen
User reviews
Pros
- Works fine
- Simple and awesome
- Does exactly what it promises
- Easily turned on and off from the toolbar button
- Very useful for reviewing code
Cons
- Missing support for custom URLs
- Doesn't work with enterprise GitHub
- Requires browsing history permissions
- Does not work for some users
- Layout issues on certain pages
Most mentioned
- Doesn't work currently
- Love it! But with GitHub's latest UI it stopped working
- Ii doesn't work with enterprise GitHub
- Missing support for custom URLs
- white space be gone! thanks :)
Recent reviews
Missing support for custom URLs.
Why does it need to read my browser history though?
Love it! But with github's latest UI it stopped working :(
Extension safety
Risk impact
Widescreen for GitHub requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Widescreen for GitHub has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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