Github Keep-Alive

If your Chrome opens Github pages too late or with multiple timeout errors, this extension will fix the problem.

Github Keep-Alive Chrome Extension

Github Keep-Alive is a Chrome extension designed to resolve timeout errors and slow loading issues on Github by sending regular GET requests to keep the connection alive. It ensures faster and smoother access to Github pages.
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Extension stats

Users: 115
-7
Rating: 5.00
(1)
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2018-10-23)
Creation date: 2018-10-23
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • https://github.com/
Size: 8.61K

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

It keeps GitHub connection alive by sending a GET request for a small content on GitHub every 15 seconds.

Source code: https://github.com/gowhari/github-keep-alive

Extension safety

Risk impact

Github Keep-Alive requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Github Keep-Alive has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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