UpdateSWH

Check archival state of a source code repository and propose to update it if needed.

UpdateSWH Chrome Extension | Software Heritage

UpdateSWH is a Chrome extension that checks the archival state of a source code repository visited by the user in supported code hosting platforms. It indicates if the repository is up-to-date, missing, or not up to date with a color button. Clicking the button opens the corresponding archive page or triggers a save code request. Works with Bitbucket, GitHub, GitLab, and Gitea.
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Extension stats

Users: 136
5
Rating: 5.00
(2)
Version: 0.6.8 (Last updated: 2024-01-06)
Creation date: 2022-06-28
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • activeTab
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 89.46K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
UpdateSWH (v0.6.8)
5.00 (1) 114
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

This extension checks if a software development repository visited by the user in a supported code hosting platform is archived and uptodate in Software Heritage. A color button on the right of the browser indicates if it is uptodate (green), in which case clicking on the button opens a tab on the corresponding page of the archive, missing (grey) or not up to date (yellow), in which case clicking on the button triggers a save code now request, and optionally shows the save request submitted to the Software Heritage archive.

A red color indicates that the API request of information for the repository did not succeed: this happens typically when one is visiting a repository that is not publicly accessible, and that naturally cannot be archived.

Bitbucket, GitHub, GitLab.com and GitLab instances on domain names of the shape gitlab.., and Gitea instances of the shape gitea.. are supported out of the box. GitLab and Gitea instances on other domains can be added in the options panel.

More documentation is available on the website at https://www.softwareheritage.org/browser-extensions/

User reviews

Awesome! Very handy & informative. Love the quick links to the Software Heritage archive.
by Ben Greenman, 2022-09-18

Nice. Works like charm!
by Kumar Shivendu, 2022-08-11
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

UpdateSWH has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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