https://github.com/benbalter/github-mention-highlighter

A Chrome extension that automatically highlights any time you are mentioned on a GitHub issue or pull request thread by highlighting your username, any team you're a member of, and the border of any containing comment.
https://github.com/benbalter/github-mention-highlighter

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A Chrome extension that automatically highlights any time you are mentioned on a GitHub issue or pull request thread by highlighting your username, any team you're a member of, and the border of any containing comment.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/benbalter/github-mention-highlighter
• Owner: benbalter
• License: mit
• Archived: true
• Created: 2014-06-29T19:32:51.000Z (almost 11 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2021-10-27T16:07:47.000Z (over 3 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-08-13T07:18:13.163Z (8 months ago)
• Language: TypeScript
• Homepage: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/github-mention-highlighte/ojclbekffnkgbacniibdebdihhgenlkp
• Size: 1.24 MB
• Stars: 273
• Watchers: 9
• Forks: 23
• Open Issues: 10
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE.md

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README

        
# GitHub Mention Highlighter

*Highlight user and team mentions on GitHub for easier skimming*

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# I'm very happy to say, this feature is now [native to GitHub.com](https://twitter.com/github/status/1446164732315066371) - no extension needed! 🎉

## Usage

This Chrome extension automatically highlights any time you are mentioned on a GitHub issue or pull request thread by highlighting your username, any team you're a member of, and the border of any containing comment.

![Screenshot](https://cloud.githubusercontent.com/assets/282759/3424209/bbddde02-ffc3-11e3-8cf8-089867a503e7.png)

Navigate to any GitHub issue you've been mentioned in and your mentions should now be more easily visible. There's no configuration necessary.

## Installation

Simply [visit the Chrome Web Store listing](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/github-mention-highlighte/ojclbekffnkgbacniibdebdihhgenlkp) and click "Add". The extension will update automatically.

## Developing locally

1. Clone down the repository

2. Open Tools -> Extensions

3. Check the "Developer Mode" option (if not already)

4. Select "Load unpacked extension"

5. Navigate to the recently cloned folder and click select