GitHub Link Preview

Preview GitHub link in a nice popup when you hover over it.

Extension stats

Users: 12 ▼ -4
Rating: 5.00 (1)
Version: 0.0.4 (Last updated: 2024-10-22)
Creation date: 2024-09-04
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • https://api.github.com/
Size: 1.97M

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Extension summary

This extension is open sourced: https://github.com/pengqun/github-link-preview

Preview GitHub links in a sleek and informative popup when you hover over them. With GitHub Link Preview, you can instantly see key details about any GitHub repository without leaving the current page. The extension displays the repository’s name, description, star & fork, count, and last commit date, providing valuable insights at a glance.

Key Features:

  • Quick and easy GitHub link previews with no clicks needed.
  • Displays repository name, description, stars, forks, and last commit time.
  • Boost API rate limits by providing your own GitHub access token.
  • Toggle the link preview popup on or off as needed.

This extension is a must-have for anyone working with GitHub, making your browsing experience more efficient and enjoyable.

User reviews

As a developer, I’m constantly browsing web pages with links to GitHub repo, and this extension saves me so much time by showing me repo details without having to click through each link. The popup is clean, fast, and provides all the key information I need at a glance, like star count and recent commits. Highly recommend for anyone working with GitHub regularly!
by Group Pen, 2024-09-06
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Extension safety

Risk impact

GitHub Link Preview requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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