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

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: High risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

https://mail.google.com/*
storage
clipboardWrite

Size: 562.18K

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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

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

does not work

by

Michael Grove, 2013-12-20

Don't think it works with new Google Hangouts

by

Chad Slappey, 2013-10-16

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Extension 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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