Release Notifier for Github Firefox

Release Notifier for Github

By: CRIMX Add-on
Fast & light-weigh unofficial "polyfill" for watching Github releases.

Overview

Removed

Features & Capabilities

Release Notifier for Github is a fast and light-weight Firefox add-on that serves as an unofficial 'polyfill' for watching Github releases. It checks Github releases every 15 minutes and notifies releases by browser notification. It uses Github API and takes advantage of 403 cache, while also allowing switching to atom feeds for unsupported repos.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Manifest V2 Add-on
By:
CRIMX
Daily users:
3
Rating:
4.67
(3)
Version:
0.2.6 Last updated: 2020-02-06
Creation date:
2017-12-19
Firefox add-on GUID:
Firefox add-on numeric ID:
908259
Firefox on Android:
No
Risk:
Moderate risk impact High risk likelihood
Permissions:
Content scripts matches:
  • *.github.com
Size:
181.23KB
Email:
st*****@gmail.com
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Add-ons Store
Data ingested on:
2023-09-29
Compare stats and ranking:

Contact the developer

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Developed by:
CRIMX
Firefox Add-ons Store
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/release-notifier-for-github/
Email:
st*****@gmail.com
Website:
https://github.com/crimx/ext-github-release-notifier/issues

User Reviews

wow
by Fi*****, 2019-01-25

Simple, seamless and nicely made. Should have been a core function of Github since years ago.
by Al*****, 2018-04-06
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Is Release Notifier for Github Safe?

Risk impact
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Release Notifier for Github requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Request access to the following domains: github.com
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Risk likelihood
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Release Notifier for Github may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Critical This extension is not longer available in the store
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