Hide Files on GitHub

Hide nonessential files from the file browser

Hide Files on GitHub - Chrome Extension for Minimal Browsing

"Hide Files on GitHub" is a Chrome extension that enhances your browsing experience on GitHub. It allows you to hide nonessential files from display, offering a concise and uncluttered view. The extension offers customization options; you can specifically choose the files you want to hide. It also works seamlessly with GitHub Enterprise, supporting self-hosted scenarios.

Extension stats

Users: 627
Rating: 4.36
(14)
Version: 21.9.16 (Last updated: 2021-09-17)
Creation date: 2020-04-22
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • https://github.com/*/*
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • activeTab
Size: 51.89K

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

You can customize which files to hide and you can make it more minimal in the extension's options page. This extension also works with self-hosted GitHub Enterprise.

User reviews

Does this still work? I installed it but the unwanted files still showing
by Kiki Luqman Hakiem, 2024-01-24

Great extension! Can you add an option to exclude some repositories? I would like to exclude my personal dotfiles repo because it hides all files there :D
by Marvin Heilemann, 2020-08-17

隐藏掉一些文件后,查阅起来更加轻松了,扩展了 Github 的使用体验,非常棒!
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Hide Files on GitHub requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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