A user script that allows you to expand the missing lines in a Github diff.

Latest Version

Version
0.0.1.6
Update
June 18, 2014
Size
5.63KiB
Developer
Category
Users
95
Rating
3.85714 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
See more
Permissions
See more

Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Github Expand Diff", "version": "0.0.1.6", "description": "A user script for Chrome that allows you to expand the missing lines in a Github diff.", "manifest_version": 2, "content_scripts": [{ "matches": ["https://*.com/*/*/pull/*", "https://*.com/*/*/commit/*", "https://*.com/*/*/compare/*"], "include_globs": ["https://github.com/*", "https://github.*.com/*", "https://git.*.com/*"], "run_at": "document_end", "js": ["github-expand-diff.user.js"] }]}
Read more

How to download and manually install Github Expand Diff extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Github Expand Diff extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Github Expand Diff 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 Expand Diff Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Github Expand Diff 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 Expand Diff extension file

Select and download the Github Expand Diff 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 Expand Diff 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 Expand Diff 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 Expand Diff 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 Expand Diff extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

Similar Extensions

icon

GitHub Approve/Deny Extension · Developer Tools 95 4 ★ 13.32KiB

icon

Side-by-side diff view in Github Extension · Developer Tools 95 10 ★ 51.96KiB

icon

Pretty Pull Requests (Github) Extension · Developer Tools 95 21 ★ 412KiB

icon

github-issue-utils Extension · Developer Tools 95 1 ★ 122KiB

icon

Github Diffs Extension · Developer Tools 95 0 ★ 12.99KiB

icon

Github diff helper Extension · Developer Tools 95 3 ★ 137KiB

icon

GitHub Issues Extension · Productivity 95 0 ★ 12.85KiB

icon

github.expandinizr Extension · Developer Tools 95 29 ★ 68.69KiB

icon

GitHub Feed Filter Extension · Productivity 95 10 ★ 54.09KiB

icon

GitHub submodule links Extension · Developer Tools 95 2 ★ 17.49KiB

icon

GitHub-Diff-Whitespace Extension · Developer Tools 95 6 ★ 5.42KiB

icon

Github Collapse Diff Extension · Developer Tools 95 10 ★ 12.85KiB

icon

github syntax Extension · Developer Tools 95 3 ★ 167KiB

icon

GitHub +1 Extension · Developer Tools 95 3 ★ 34.95KiB

icon

Github Fork Confirmation Extension · Developer Tools 95 1 ★ 17.08KiB

icon

github-find Extension · Productivity 95 1 ★ 40.7KiB

icon

Diff Navigator for GitHub Extension · Developer Tools 95 3 ★ 43.72KiB

icon

Github Hoverscope Extension · Developer Tools 95 6 ★ 1.9MiB

icon

Make GitHub Pages Full Width Extension · Productivity 95 4 ★ 5.43KiB

icon

Git flow (for Github) Extension · Developer Tools 95 1 ★ 218KiB

icon

GitHub EditorConfig Extension · Developer Tools 95 4 ★ 83.14KiB

icon

Codebox Button for GitHub Extension · Developer Tools 95 2 ★ 11.74KiB

icon

Github Annotator Extension · Developer Tools 95 2 ★ 81.68KiB

icon

Github Package.json Enhancer Extension · Developer Tools 95 0 ★ 18.89KiB

User reviews

icon

(ID: ) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 07/05/2017 Would be perfect only if it had: - Collapse after you expand - Expand all/collapse all - No jump jump on expanding/collapsing

icon

Eugene Kashida (ID: 000000022b73b6da) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/12/2014 Good lord, it's what has been missing from my life all these years!

icon

Neil Hooey (ID: 0000006a166d1ac5) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 09/18/2013 This extension is missing "expand all" / "collapse all" buttons at the top of the diff, and it needs to keep your relative position when expanding/collapsing context.

icon

Seth Bertalotto (ID: 000000682ecae479) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/24/2013 Probably the best extension I've ever used!!! Like a gift from the extension Gods!

icon

James Wong (ID: 00000036f830c1d0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/22/2013 Awesome tool! Lets you expand those github diffs :)