GitHub Text Search
Add a search text bar on current GitHub repo page.
What is GitHub Text Search?
GitHub Text Search is a Chrome extension that adds a search text bar to the current GitHub repo page. It allows you to search and highlight matching text in files. The extension supports keyboard shortcuts to navigate through matches. Note that there are some limitations due to GitHub API, such as not supporting fork project pages and only supporting the master branch.
Extension stats
Rating: 4.00
(1)
Creation date: 2017-11-22
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- activeTab
- storage
- https://github.com/*
Size: 20.46K
Email: al*****@gmail.com
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Extension summary
Add a search text bar on current GitHub repo page. Matches are highlighted on corresponding file.
Due GitHub API there are some limitations:
- do not support fork project page
- support only master branch.
To move around matches use shortcut:
MAC Next Match: shift + Right Arrow Prev Match: shift + Left Arrow
Othres Next Match: ctrl + Right Arrow Prev Match: ctrl + Left Arrow
Extension safety
Risk impact
GitHub Text Search requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
GitHub Text Search has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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