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.
Install from Chrome Web Store

Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 54
-9
Rating: 5.00
(2)
Version: 1.0.1 (Last updated: 2015-08-26)
Creation date: 2015-08-25
Permissions:
  • https://github.com/*
  • https://gist.github.com/*
Size: 17.49K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

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 a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Github Fork Confirmation. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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