GitHub Link Preview

Preview GitHub link in a nice popup when you hover over it.

As of May 2026, GitHub Link Preview has 40 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 1 reviews in the Developer Tools category.

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40
40
Ratingno change0%
5.00
1 reviews
Reviewsno change0%
1
Version
0.0.4
Manifest V3

History

3 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

50.84539.2Apr 1, 2026May 28, 2026
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DateUsersRatingReviewsVersion
Apr 1, 2026505.0010.0.4
Apr 30, 2026465.0010.0.4
May 28, 2026435.0010.0.4
Now405.0010.0.4

Permissions & access

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

Screenshots

GitHub Link Preview screenshot 1GitHub Link Preview screenshot 2GitHub Link Preview screenshot 3

About

> This extension is open sourced: https://github.com/pengqun/github-link-preview

Preview GitHub links in a sleek and informative popup when you hover over them. With GitHub Link Preview, you can instantly see key details about any GitHub repository without leaving the current page. The extension displays the repository’s name, description, star & fork, count, and last commit date, providing valuable insights at a glance.

Key Features:

- Quick and easy GitHub link previews with no clicks needed.
- Displays repository name, description, stars, forks, and last commit time.
- Boost API rate limits by providing your own GitHub access token.
- Toggle the link preview popup on or off as needed.

This extension is a must-have for anyone working with GitHub, making your browsing experience more efficient and enjoyable.

Technical

Version
0.0.4
Manifest
V3
Size
1.88MiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
No

Metadata

ID
maicebkpagigefioggjaboaodmaeklok
Developer ID
u3e5cb07014916324d7b0812171fc55af
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Sep 4, 2024
Last Updated (Store)
Oct 22, 2024
Last Scraped
May 28, 2026
Website
Privacy Policy

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