Viewer Helper for GitHub
Powerful all-in-one previewer for Video, Audio, Excel, 3D, and PCB files directly in GitHub.
As of June 2026, Viewer Helper for GitHub has 15 users in the Productivity category.
Usersup 114.3 percent+114.3%
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Version
1.1
Manifest V3
History
5 snapshotsTracking since Apr 17, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 7 | — | — | 1.1 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 9 | — | — | 1.1 |
| May 5, 2026 | 9 | — | — | 1.1 |
| May 20, 2026 | 10 | — | — | 1.1 |
| May 30, 2026 | 12 | — | — | 1.1 |
| Now | 15 | — | — | 1.1 |
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- declarativeNetRequest
- Host access
- https://github.com/*, https://raw.githubusercontent.com/*, https://tracespace.io/*, https://kicanvas.org/*, https://convert3d.org/*
Screenshots
About
Viewer Helper for GitHub - Chrome Web Store Description Viewer Helper for GitHub is a powerful, lightweight extension that enhances your developer workflow by allowing you to preview a wide variety of files directly on the GitHub website without downloading them. Key Features: • PCB & EDA Support: High-quality rendering of Gerber files (Tracespace) and KiCad (KiCanvas) files instantly. • Excel Spreadsheet Viewer: View .xlsx and .xls files in a clean, professional grid without leaving the page. • Integrated Media Player: Play videos (.mp4, .webm) and audio (.mp3, .wav) directly from repositories or README files. • 3D Model Support: Interactive preview for 3D engineering models. • Minimalist Design: Clean UI buttons that blend perfectly with GitHub's native design system. • Ultra-Lightweight: Zero background processes. The extension only activates when you are on GitHub, ensuring no impact on browser performance. Say goodbye to constant downloads and cluttered folders—simply preview your files and stay in the flow!
Technical
- Version
- 1.1
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 1.31MiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 1
- Featured
- No
Metadata
- ID
- dbihgppophcfiamgjhjfpeccoappbnlm
- Developer ID
- u9c0e5358fea55cc4a8b2164b4e0a596b
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Feb 1, 2026
- Last Updated (Store)
- Feb 1, 2026
- Last Scraped
- Jun 8, 2026
- Website
- —
- Support URL
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Data sourced from the Chrome Web Store · last verified Jun 8, 2026.