GitHub Repo Search

Quick GitHub repository search with Alt+G hotkey. Search across all repositories or filter by organization.

As of June 2026, GitHub Repo Search has 24 users in the Developer Tools category.

Usersup 33.3 percent+33.3%
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Ratingno change0%
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Reviewsno change0%
Version
1.2.1
Manifest V3

History

3 snapshots

Tracking since May 5, 2026.

25.5621.517.44May 5, 2026Jun 9, 2026
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DateUsersRatingReviewsVersion
May 5, 2026181.2.1
May 15, 2026211.2.1
May 29, 2026251.2.1
Now241.2.1

Permissions & access

Permissions
activeTabstorage
Host access
https://api.github.com/*

Screenshots

GitHub Repo Search screenshot 1

About

# Chrome Web Store Listing Description

## What it does:
GitHub Repo Search transforms how you discover GitHub repositories by bringing instant search directly to your browser. Press Alt+G from any webpage to open a sleek search overlay that lets you find repositories faster than ever before.

## Why you should install it:

**⚡ Lightning Fast Repository Discovery**
Stop switching between tabs to search GitHub. Press Alt+G anywhere on the web and instantly search across millions of repositories without leaving your current page.

**🎯 Smart Organization Filtering**
Need to find repositories within a specific organization? Enter the organization name (like "microsoft" or "google") to search only within their repositories, or leave it blank to search everywhere.

**🚀 Built for Developer Productivity**
- **Keyboard-First**: Navigate results with arrow keys, press Enter to open repositories
- **Real-Time Results**: See search results as you type
- **Rich Information**: View repository stats, programming language, star count, and owner details at a glance
- **Zero Configuration**: Works immediately after installation - no setup required

**📊 Enhanced GitHub Experience**
- **Higher Rate Limits**: Optional GitHub authentication increases your search quota from 60 to 5,000 requests per hour
- **Repository Insights**: Quickly assess repositories with star counts, primary language, and descriptions
- **Direct Navigation**: Opens repositories in new tabs so you never lose your current work

**🎨 Clean & Non-Intrusive**
The search overlay integrates seamlessly with any website, featuring a modern design that doesn't disrupt your browsing experience. Press Escape to close it instantly.

**Perfect for developers who:**
- Frequently search for code examples and libraries
- Work across multiple GitHub organizations
- Want to streamline their development workflow
- Value keyboard shortcuts and productivity tools
- Need quick access to repository information

Transform your GitHub repository discovery from a multi-step process into a single keystroke. Install GitHub Repo Search and experience the fastest way to find repositories on the web.

**No personal data collection. No tracking. Just pure productivity.**

Technical

Version
1.2.1
Manifest
V3
Size
1.14MiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
No

Metadata

ID
kijhcmelngcbmhjfmdbmecoblemolpon
Developer ID
u54657411e809b335ba01a7e677bf6db4
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Jul 16, 2025
Last Updated (Store)
Jul 17, 2025
Last Scraped
Jun 9, 2026
Website

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Data sourced from the Chrome Web Store · last verified Jun 9, 2026.