Refined GitHub
Simplifies the GitHub interface and adds useful features
Refined GitHub - Simplifying GitHub Interface
Refined GitHub is a comprehensive Chrome extension designed to simplify the GitHub interface and add over 200 useful features. It enhances readability by linkifying issue references and URLs in the code and reducing tab size. It also enhances convenience by adding a one-click merge conflict fixers and a button for reverting changes to files in a PR. Additionally, it shows PRs that affect the current file, highlights pertinent comments, shows the first Git tag included in a merged PR, and provides a link to an automatic changelog for each tag or release. It even adds potential related pages and alternatives on 404 pages, aside from displaying the repository's age.
Extension stats
Manifest V3
Permissions:
- storage
- scripting
- contextMenus
- activeTab
- alarms
Host permissions:
- https://github.com/*
- https://api.github.com/*
Size: 593.92K
Email: si*****@gmail.com
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Source: Chrome Web Store
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User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated.
Pros
- Adds a lot of helpful features to the GitHub UI
- Makes GitHub feel incomplete without it
- Highly appreciated by daily GitHub users
- Improves workflow with GitHub
- Considered a must-have extension
Cons
- Breaks a couple of things occasionally
Most mentioned
- Very useful
- Amazing features
- Must-have for GitHub users
- Completes the GitHub experience
- Enhances UI functionality
User reviews
Huge QoL improvements. Integrates seamlessly. Been using it so long now, I forget what features it adds until I get a new browser -- then I download it right away.
by 
Manu Phatak, 2025-03-18
Manu Phatak, 2025-03-18Unfortunately, it breaks a couple things.
by 
Dénes Vámos, 2025-03-10
Dénes Vámos, 2025-03-10Amazing!
by 
Jimmy Saenz, 2025-03-07
Jimmy Saenz, 2025-03-07Extension safety
Risk impact
Refined GitHub requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Request access to the following domains: github.com
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Risk likelihood
Refined GitHub has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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