gTalk Syntax Highlighting

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.
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This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2024-04-12
By: pehrlich
Users: 225
Rating: 3.43 (14)
Version: 0.3.4 (Last updated: 2013-02-17)
Creation date: 2013-02-16
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • https://mail.google.com/*
  • storage
  • clipboardWrite
Size: 562.18K
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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
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User reviews
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by metal cobaleda metal cobaleda, 2019-01-11

does not work
by Michael Grove Michael Grove, 2013-12-20

Don't think it works with new Google Hangouts
by Chad Slappey Chad Slappey, 2013-10-16
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Safety
Risk impact

gTalk Syntax Highlighting is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install gTalk Syntax Highlighting if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

gTalk Syntax Highlighting has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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