UpdateSWH

UpdateSWH

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

UpdateSWH
What is UpdateSWH?
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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Stats
Users: 109 ▼ -1
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: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • activeTab
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 89.46K
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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 Ben Greenman, 2022-09-18

Nice. Works like charm!
by Kumar Shivendu Kumar Shivendu, 2022-08-11
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Safety
Risk impact

UpdateSWH 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 UpdateSWH if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

UpdateSWH is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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