refined-github
Refined GitHub is a browser extension that simplifies GitHub’s interface and adds features.
About refined-github
Refined GitHub is an open-source browser extension that simplifies the GitHub interface and adds features to repository, issue, pull request, and workflow pages. Its feature list covers repository header details such as stars, CI, fork and private status; pull request and issue tools; file and folder actions; and cleaner navigation through collapsed tabs.
Some features depend on other features in the extension, such as the mobile tab compaction, which relies on an extensible navigation feature. The project is not made by GitHub. Its readme says the authors hope GitHub will implement some of these improvements, and that the GitHub and Refined GitHub trademarks are owned by GitHub, Inc. and used under license. The readme also states that GitHub Enterprise is supported.
Key features
- Makes whitespace characters visible
- Shows whether a repository is on its latest version or has unreleased commits
- Shows how far a PR head branch is behind and its base commit
- Lets you hide all issue and PR events except comments or unresolved comments
- Adds stars, CI, fork and private status to the repository header
- Adds a button to download entire folders through an external download service
Best for: Developers and other frequent GitHub users who want a less cluttered interface and extra repository, issue, and pull request details.
Good for
- Open source, with the code published in a public GitHub repository
- The readme states that GitHub Enterprise is supported, with instructions on how to enable it
Watch out for
- Some features depend on other features, such as mobile tab compaction, which relies on an extensible navigation feature
- The folder download button sends users to an external service at download-directory.github.io
refined-github at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Browser Extensions
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Browser extension
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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refined-github FAQ
Does Refined GitHub work with GitHub Enterprise?
The readme states that GitHub Enterprise is supported and links to instructions on how to enable it.
Who maintains the project?
The readme names @fregante as the maintainer and says the open source work is supported by the community. It invites users to sponsor or hire the maintainer.
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