Github Whitespace Hider

Automatically hides whitespace changes in GitHub pull requests for a cleaner code review experience.
What is Github Whitespace Hider?
Github Whitespace Hider is a Chrome extension that automatically hides whitespace changes in GitHub pull requests, making code reviews cleaner and more focused.

Extension stats

Users: 73 ▲ 2
Rating: 4.00 (2)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2023-06-02)
Creation date: 2023-06-02
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Host permissions:
  • https://github.com/
Size: 3.60K

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Extension summary

Improve your code reviewing experience on GitHub with the Github Whitespace Hider. This handy Chrome extension automatically hides whitespace changes in pull requests, streamlining your review process by focusing on the changes that matter.

In the hustle of coding, it's common to inadvertently add or remove whitespaces, which can clutter the pull request diff view. These changes, although innocent in intent, can make the diff harder to read and obscure the actual code changes. That's where Github Whitespace Hider comes in.

With just a one-time installation, Github Whitespace Hider gets to work on every GitHub pull request page you visit. It automatically modifies the URL to include the 'w=1' parameter, effectively hiding whitespace changes. This allows you to review code alterations more efficiently, without the need to manually toggle the 'Hide whitespace changes' option every time.

Install Github Whitespace Hider today and enjoy a cleaner, more focused code review experience on GitHub!

Open source: https://github.com/joe-lloyd/github-white-space-off-chrome-extention

User reviews

It's a good start! The w=1 query param doesn't get added if I click into the PR from the Pull Requests tab though, it only gets applied if I reload the page.
by Lorenzo Gentile, 2023-10-17

This has been a topic in our dev team for a long time, thanks for the great extension.
by Jack Sleath, 2023-06-13
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Github Whitespace Hider requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Github Whitespace Hider has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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