GH Real Names

Replace IDs with real names on Github

GH Real Names: Replace IDs with real names on Github

GH Real Names is a Chrome extension that replaces user IDs with real names on Github and GH Enterprise. It enhances the user experience by displaying the actual names instead of IDs, making it easier to identify individuals in issues and pull requests.
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Extension stats

Users: 105
-1
Version: 1.2.0 (Last updated: 2023-03-14)
Creation date: 2021-08-19
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 23.91K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

This is a great and fantastic extension. It replaces user IDs, on Github and GH Enterprise, with the actual real names (from user's profiles). So when you're looking at "issues" or "PR"s, you don't have to wonder anymore, who is u123456, because you will see his real name is "Angus MacCrockodile"!

Extension safety

Risk impact

GH Real Names requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

GH Real Names has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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