A WYSIWYG rich-text editor for GitHub issues, comments and pull requests. Powered by CKEditor.

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Version
1.10.4
Update
April 11, 2024
Size
3.29MiB
Developer
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
4.52941 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Languages Support
English (United States)
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GitHub Writer Extension

# About

GitHub Writer is a WYSIWYG rich-text editor for GitHub. The extension is available when creating or commenting on issues, reviews, pull requests, and wikis.

It provides all the features available in the GitHub plain-text editor, including Markdown input. For features like tables, it offers a much easier experience in comparison to plain-text Markdown and allows users to be more productive. No more switching to the Preview tab to see what you write!

It is powered by CKEditor 5, a modern JavaScript rich-text editor.

GitHub Writer is an Open Source project and your questions, feedback and contributions are always welcome.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install GitHub Writer extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install GitHub Writer 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 GitHub Writer extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install GitHub Writer extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

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

If you ever need to manually install a GitHub Writer 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 GitHub Writer Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the GitHub Writer extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the GitHub Writer extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for GitHub Writer 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 GitHub Writer 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 GitHub Writer extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install GitHub Writer 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 GitHub Writer extension file

Select and download the GitHub Writer 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 GitHub Writer 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 GitHub Writer 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 GitHub Writer 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 GitHub Writer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Justin Goldberg (ID: 0000001fee2c881e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/13/2023 Great extension! A WYSIWYG editor like this is needed for ALL web sites with comment input fields, if there is a way to detect if a website supports markdown input. Or perhaps the user could manage the allow list, like great suspender does.

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Ahmet Alp Balkan (ID: 0000002ff44f2202) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/04/2023 Really would like to have

macro, too.

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Marcin Wisnicki (ID: 00000063c304e63b) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 07/12/2023 Doesn't work on Wiki pages

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쿠아 (ID: 00000089fcd3d86e) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 06/22/2023 If you use this, the "Generate release notes" button disappears from the release.

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Justice Conder (ID: 0000004ef92faaba) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 05/12/2023 I really love this but it has stopped worked for me now.