Displays brief GitHub stats for a user.

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Version
1.0.0
Update
May 25, 2023
Size
74.7KiB
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Users
52
Rating
4.8 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Languages Support
English
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GitStats Extension

Introducing a powerful and convenient tool for all GitHub users, a chrome extension that allows you to easily view a user's GitHub statistics right from their profile or by searching for their username. With this extension, you can quickly access valuable insights about a user's GitHub activity, making it an essential tool for developers and enthusiasts.

Some of the features of GITSTATS include:

- Seamless integration: Access GITSTATS with a single click from any user's GitHub profile or by searching for a specific user.
- Comprehensive statistics: Get detailed information about a user's GitHub activity, including their repository count, total stars received etc.
- Contribution insights: Gain insights into a user's contributions, such as the number of commits, pull requests, and issues they have made
- User-friendly interface: Enjoy a clean and intuitive interface that presents the information in a visually appealing and easy-to-understand format

GITSTATS is a free and open-source extension that is available to download from the Chrome Web Store.

Here are some additional benefits of using GITSTATS:

- Save time by quickly accessing the information you need about a user's GitHub activity
- Make better decisions about who to collaborate with or hire
- Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in your field
- Learn from other developers by analyzing their code

GITSTATS is a powerful tool that can help you improve your GitHub experience. If you are a developer or enthusiast, I encourage you to try it out.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install GitStats extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install GitStats 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 GitStats extension file

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

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User reviews

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Anurag Mishra (ID: 00000000540063d3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/14/2023 Using it I can see GitHub Stats of those who haven't made their readme profile.

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Jishnu Chowdhury (ID: 000000b47851b9f9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/04/2023 Awesome tool to get user's github insights