Highlight user and team mentions on GitHub

Latest Version

Version
0.2.1
Update
February 5, 2020
Size
201KiB
Developer
Category
Users
229
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
See more
Permissions
Https://github.com/*
Https://*.githubapp.com/*
Https://mail.google.com/*
Storage
See more

GitHub Mention Highlighter Extension

This Chrome extension automatically highlights any time you are mentioned on a GitHub issue or pull request thread by highlighting your username, any team your a member of, and the border of any containing comment.
Read more

Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "GitHub Mention Highlighter", "version": "0.2.1", "description": "Highlight user and team mentions on GitHub", "permissions": [ "https://github.com/*", "https://*.githubapp.com/*", "https://mail.google.com/*", "storage" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "https://github.com/*", "https://*.githubapp.com/*", "https://mail.google.com/*" ], "js": ["vendor/jquery/dist/jquery.js", "dist/script.js"], "css": ["dist/style.css"] } ], "icons": { "16": "img/icon-16.png", "48": "img/icon-48.png", "128": "img/icon-128.png" }, "manifest_version": 2, "options_page": "dist/options.html", "options_ui": { "page": "dist/options.html", "chrome_style": true }}
Read more

How to download and manually install GitHub Mention Highlighter extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install GitHub Mention Highlighter 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 Mention Highlighter extension file

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

Similar Extensions

icon

Octo Preview Extension · Developer Tools 229 2 ★ 5.16KiB

icon

Boxcutter Extension · Developer Tools 229 1 ★ 44.97KiB

icon

GitHub Hovercard Extension · Developer Tools 229 41 ★ 121KiB

icon

Pretty Pull Requests (Github) Extension · Developer Tools 229 21 ★ 412KiB

icon

Dashboard filter for GitHub Extension · Productivity 229 6 ★ 6.87KiB

icon

Helper for GitHub notifications in Gmail Extension · Productivity 229 7 ★ 19.64KiB

icon

Contributors on Github Extension · Developer Tools 229 5 ★ 15.6KiB

icon

Mark Wrap Extension · Productivity 229 3 ★ 16.78KiB

icon

OctoLinker Extension · Developer Tools 229 110 ★ 184KiB

icon

Refined GitHub Extension · Developer Tools 229 213 ★ 572KiB

icon

Github compare tags Extension · Developer Tools 229 1 ★ 8.43KiB

icon

GitHub Real Names Extension · Developer Tools 229 10 ★ 38.66KiB

icon

GitHub Isometric Contributions Extension · Developer Tools 229 102 ★ 101KiB

icon

Notifier for GitHub Extension · Developer Tools 229 54 ★ 75.23KiB

icon

GitHub Issue Link Status Extension · Developer Tools 229 12 ★ 629KiB

icon

Github Markdown Outline Extension Extension · Productivity 229 5 ★ 146KiB

icon

Notifications Preview for GitHub Extension · Productivity 229 6 ★ 40.9KiB

icon

github.expandinizr Extension · Developer Tools 229 29 ★ 68.69KiB

icon

Do Not Merge WIP for GitHub Extension · Developer Tools 229 6 ★ 19.46KiB

icon

GitHub Repository Size Extension · Developer Tools 229 80 ★ 12.9KiB

icon

Twitter for GitHub Extension · Developer Tools 229 5 ★ 19.72KiB

icon

Octotree - GitHub code tree Extension · Developer Tools 229 1139 ★ 3.54MiB

icon

File Icons for GitHub and GitLab Extension · Developer Tools 229 48 ★ 460KiB

User reviews

icon

Garen Torikian (ID: 000000cce652b050) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/15/2015 I love this extension. It helps me hone in on why I received a ping and whether or not I can unsubscribe!