Github Fork Confirmation

Adds a confirmation dialog to the Github and Gist Fork button.

Github Fork Confirmation

Github Fork Confirmation is a Chrome extension that adds a confirm dialog to the Fork button on Github repositories and Gists, preventing accidental forking of repositories.
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Extension stats

Users: 69
2
Rating: 5.00
(1)
Version: 1.0.1 (Last updated: 2015-08-26)
Creation date: 2015-08-25
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • https://github.com/*
  • https://gist.github.com/*
Size: 17.49K

Other platforms

GitHub (v1.190.0)
4.57 (110,582) 8,912,612+
Github Download Button (v1.0.0)
5.00 (7) 152
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Are you always accidentally forking repositories? I know I am.

This Chrome Extension (or User Script!) will help. It adds a confirm dialog to the Fork button on Github repositories and Gists.

The source code is available on Github. https://github.com/alexcpendleton/GithubForkConfirmation

Updated! August 25, 2015: v1.0.1 - Fixed to accommodate new Github HTML. Sorry for the inconvenience.

User reviews

Works just as you would expect it.
by Scott Adie, 2014-06-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Github Fork Confirmation requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Github Fork Confirmation has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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