GitHub Lens

AI-powered GitHub repository explorer for instant insights, summaries, and smart recommendations.

As of June 2026, GitHub Lens has 6 users in the Productivity category.

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Ratingno change0%
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Version
1.0.1
Manifest V3
90-day change · In the last 90 days this extension 1 version update.

History

6 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 18, 2026.

6.43.50.5999999999999996Apr 18, 2026Jun 14, 2026
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DateUsersRatingReviewsVersion
Apr 18, 20261.0.0
Apr 23, 20261.0.0
Apr 30, 202611.0.1
May 17, 202631.0.1
Jun 5, 202621.0.1
Jun 14, 202641.0.1
Now61.0.1

Permissions & access

Permissions
storage
Host access
https://github.com/*

Screenshots

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About

📚 Stop reading endless READMEs
Understand any GitHub repository in seconds.

GitHub Lens (RepoOwl) is an AI copilot built for open-source exploration.
It runs directly in your GitHub sidebar, analyzes repositories with advanced LLMs, and helps you evaluate projects without leaving the page.

✨ Key Features
Instant Repo Summary
Get a clear, concise overview of what a repository actually does.
Tech Stack Detection
Identify core languages, frameworks, and important dependencies.
Project Health Signals
Check maintenance status, activity level, and momentum at a glance.
Smart Discovery
Find similar repositories, tools, and related resources quickly.
Multi-Provider AI Support
Connect Claude, OpenAI, DeepSeek, or a compatible custom endpoint.
💡 Common Use Cases
Library Evaluation
Decide quickly whether a dependency fits your project.
Tech Scouting
Scan trending repositories and understand their stacks faster.
Contribution Readiness
Assess project health before investing time in issues or PRs.
✅ Why GitHub Lens
Unlike generic AI assistants, GitHub Lens is purpose-built for repository analysis.
It works where developers already work, supports bring-your-own API keys, and gives better privacy and cost control.

Explore smarter. Build faster. Install GitHub Lens today.

Technical

Version
1.0.1
Manifest
V3
Size
476KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
2
Featured
No

Metadata

ID
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Developer ID
ue41070f23f4e39e956342e738966f3bd
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Apr 17, 2026
Last Updated (Store)
Apr 20, 2026
Last Scraped
Jun 14, 2026
Website
Support URL

Data sourced from the Chrome Web Store · last verified Jun 14, 2026.