gTalk Syntax Highlighting
Automatic Syntax Highlighting for gChat.
What is gTalk Syntax Highlighting?
gTalk Syntax Highlighting is a Chrome extension that automatically detects code typed in Google Chat and adds syntax highlighting. It supports inline code blocks, detects code presence, and provides a manual control. It also has options to attach your own machine-learning server and supports gTalk with 'Pictures in chat' disabled.
Extension stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on
2024-04-12
By: pehrlich
Users: 225
Rating: 3.43
(14)
Creation date: 2013-02-16
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- https://mail.google.com/*
- storage
- clipboardWrite
Size: 562.18K
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Extension summary
This plugin automatically detects when you type code whilst conversing with google talk, and adds syntax highlighting to it.
- Allows inline code blocks with
backticks - Detects code presence, and correct way to highlight said code.
- Has a manual control, for cases where the auto-detection fails.
- Optionally attach your own machine-learning server.
- Project page on github: https://github.com/pehrlich/GTalkSyntax
Important: You must reload your GMail tab after first installing this plugin. Once you do, any chat will auto-highlight code!
CHANGES: 0.3.0 (accessories release)
- Copy to clipboard, link to this plugin, in a lightly styled menu
- Now supports gTalk with "Pictures in chat" labs extension turned off
- Donate button, toggle switch, and fork banner on options page
User reviews
tsh
by 
metal cobaleda, 2019-01-11
metal cobaleda, 2019-01-11does not work
by 
Michael Grove, 2013-12-20
Michael Grove, 2013-12-20Don't think it works with new Google Hangouts
by 
Chad Slappey, 2013-10-16
Chad Slappey, 2013-10-16Extension safety
Risk impact
gTalk Syntax Highlighting requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
gTalk Syntax Highlighting may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.
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