Display repo size, size of each file, download link and option to copy file contents

Latest Version

Version
6.0.0
Update
June 2, 2024
Size
47.01KiB
Developer
Category
Users
40,000+
Rating
4.50847 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
WebRequest
WebNavigation
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Enhanced GitHub Extension

Extension that provides useful features on top of GitHub Website.

FEATURES

1. Displays repo size.
2. Displays each file size in every active branch (not applicable for folder / symlink)
3. Show download link for each individual file (not applicable for folder / symlink)
4. Copy file's contents directly to Clipboard (just won't work for markdown files)
5. Download file
7. Coming soon...please suggest by opening an issue on https://github.com/softvar/enhanced-github/issues

SECURE POLICY:

Enhanced GitHub Chrome Extension doesn't collect/share/care about your data at all.
Asks for GitHub Access Token only for private repos and if Rate Limiting is your concern.

PERMISSION REQUIRED:

1. \"*://*.github.com/*\" - for running on github.com domain.
2. storage - for storing GitHub access token on your local system. GitHub Access token is required for private repos and for handling API rate-limiting issues.
3. webRequest - to support GitHub being a single-page-application now.
4. webNavigation - to support GitHub being a single-page-application now.

Read the detailed blog to support SPA and for requesting permissions #3 and #4 - https://medium.com/@softvar/making-chrome-extension-smart-by-supporting-spa-websites-1f76593637e8

CHANGELOG:

* Note: From v1.0.0 onwards - Click on download icon/button while pressing Alt / Cmd(for Mac)/ Ctrl(for Windows) because GitHub has stopped downloading of files directly.
* From v3.0.0 onwards, this extension wants webRequest permission so that it can properly handle SPA behavior of GitHub website.
* From v4.0.0 onwards, it support GitHub New Design.

Please check the detailed CHANGELOG - https://github.com/softvar/enhanced-github/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md

OPEN-SOURCED and LICENSE:

- It's open-sourced - https://github.com/softvar/enhanced-github under MIT License

CONTACT:

For more updates, please stay tuned!
For any queries/issues - open an issue on https://github.com/softvar/enhanced-github/issues
For any query, drop me an email at [email protected]
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Enhanced GitHub", "short_name": "Enhanced GitHub", "version": "6.0.0", "manifest_version": 3, "description": "Display repo size, size of each file, download link and option to copy file contents", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/softvar/enhanced-github", "author": "Varun Malhotra", "icons": { "16": "icons/enhanced-github16.png", "48": "icons/enhanced-github48.png", "128": "icons/enhanced-github128.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": "icons/enhanced-github48.png", "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_title": "Enhanced GitHub" }, "permissions": ["storage", "webRequest", "webNavigation"], "host_permissions": ["*://*.github.com/*"], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://*.github.com/*"], "js": ["src/inject.js"] } ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "open_in_tab": true }, "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'" }}
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How to download and manually install Enhanced GitHub extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Enhanced GitHub extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Enhanced GitHub extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Enhanced GitHub extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Enhanced GitHub extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Enhanced GitHub extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Enhanced GitHub Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Enhanced GitHub extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Enhanced GitHub extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Enhanced GitHub extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Enhanced GitHub extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Enhanced GitHub extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Enhanced GitHub extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Enhanced GitHub extension file

Select and download the Enhanced GitHub extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Enhanced GitHub extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Enhanced GitHub extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Enhanced GitHub extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Enhanced GitHub extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Mayckoll Abreu (ID: 00000060425c70fb) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/03/2023 Es muy buena y sobre todo muy util en telefonos moviles.

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Saman Samani (ID: 00000060476ca601) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 01/10/2023 Its working without any problem. for anyone that say its stopped working you have to add your own GitHub Access Token to the extension, the steps to do it is in github.

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ZIN (ID: 000000dd9c2e0be7) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/09/2022 Outdated, doesn't work. Not recommended.

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Tonie (ID: 000000919ee8f388) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/04/2022 Amazing

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Bryce Barbara (ID: 00000082c06bd426) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 10/21/2021 Doesn't seem to work anymore.