GitHub Widener

Expands the GitHub and Gist code pane to the full window width.

GitHub Widener - Expand GitHub code pane

GitHub Widener is a Firefox add-on that expands the GitHub and Gist code pane to the full window width. It requires access to the browser history API to detect page changes. Check out the GitHub repository for more details.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Daily users: 4
Rating: 5.00
(2)
Version: 0.5 (Last updated: 2020-11-17)
Version code: 5135591
Creation date: 2020-04-23
Weekly download count: 1
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • history
  • tabs
Size: 170.81K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

User reviews

by webDevLiam, 2024-09-24

looks great! Can you make gists wider, but more importantly, taller? (maybe even customizable global width/height in percentage? e.g. 90%)
by sudowtf, 2020-11-12
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

GitHub Widener requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

GitHub Widener has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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