GitHub Favorites

Allows you to favorite GitHub repos to save for later instead of adding them to your watch list.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-10-26
By: hswolff
Users: 201
Rating: 5.00 (2)
Version: 1.4 (Last updated: 2014-02-22)
Creation date: 2014-02-22
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • bookmarks
  • https://github.com/
Size: 607.23K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
Want to check extension ranking and stats more quickly for other Chrome extensions? Install Chrome-Stats extension to view Chrome-Stats data as you browse the Chrome Web Store.

Extension summary

This little extension for Google Chrome adds a Favorite button on GitHub repository pages right next to the Watch button.

When you hit the Favorite button it adds that repo to the folder 'GitHub Favorites' in your Bookmarks.

If you want to remove the bookmark just hit the Favorite button again!

Full info available on the GitHub repository! https://github.com/hswolff/github-favorites

User reviews

I loved it
by Tom Germeau, 2015-04-10
View all user reviews

Extension safety

Risk impact

GitHub Favorites requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

GitHub Favorites may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

Upgrade to see risk analysis details

Promo images

GitHub Favorites small promo image
Small promo image

Similar extensions

Here are some Chrome extensions that are similar to GitHub Favorites: