Notifier for GitHub
Displays your GitHub notifications unread count
What is Notifier for GitHub?
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Summary
It checks the GitHub Notifications API every minute. Supports GitHub Enterprise and an option to only show unread count for issues you're participating in. Make sure to add a token in the Options page.
Permissions
Both requested permissions are optional, so you can just decline if you don't want it.
Tabs permission
The first time you click on the extension icon, it will ask you for access to browser tabs. We need this to know if there is already an opened GitHub notifications page and switch to it if so.
Notifications permission
If you want to receive desktop notifications, you can enable them on extension options page. You will then be asked for the notifications permission.
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Pros
- Useful for daily work
- Simple and to the point
- Handy tool for notifications
Cons
- Stale issue with not working after GitHub token format change
- Prompt for permission to read browser history
- Sometimes stops sending notifications
Most mentioned
- Handy tool for daily work
- Does what it says on the label
- Needs multiple GitHub account integration
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Safety
Risk impact
Notifier for GitHub is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.
Risk likelihood
Notifier for GitHub has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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