GitHub Companion icon

GitHub Companion

by Manikandan R · manikandanramar.com · Developer Tools
Established publisherManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Chrome side panel extension to star, track, and manage GitHub repositories, profiles, and PRs with a sleek, modern UI.

Users
8
+4 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#212K
#178K among extensions
Version
1.0.1
updated 18 Aug 2026

Users

monthly, 2 months
048Aug 2026Oct 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 8 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 months
001Aug 2026Oct 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About GitHub Companion

🚀 GitHub Companion is your ultimate productivity sidekick for GitHub, built directly into Chrome's native Side Panel. Effortlessly manage, bookmark, and track Pull Requests, Repositories, and User Profiles without leaving your active browser tab. Designed for developers, open-source contributors, and tech leads who want a fast, focused GitHub workflow. ✨ KEY FEATURES: 📌 Native Side Panel Experience Keep your GitHub workflow open beside any active tab. No more switching between dozens of open tabs! ⭐ Star & Bookmark - Bookmark Pull Requests, Repositories, and Profiles/Organizations in 1 click. - Pin high-priority items to the top of your list for instant access. ⏰ Scheduled Reminders with Custom Notes - Set scheduled reminders for PR reviews, code checks, or repository follow-ups. - Attach custom notes to your reminders so you remember exact context and action items. - Receive native OS desktop alerts directly from Chrome when reminders trigger. 🎨 Modern Aesthetic & Dark Mode - Built with a sleek, modern UI. - Seamless auto-switching between Light, Dark, and System display themes. 🔒 Local-First & Privacy-Focused - 100% private. All your bookmarks and reminder notes are stored locally in your browser (via chrome.storage.local). - Zero external tracking, zero third-party analytics, and no remote server data collection. --- 💡 HOW TO USE: 1. Click the GitHub Companion icon in your Chrome toolbar to open the Side Panel. 2. Bookmark any active GitHub PR, Repository, or Profile in 1 click. 3. Schedule reminders with custom notes for pending reviews or follow-ups. --- Developed by Manikandan Ramar

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+4+100.0%00.00
30 days+4+100.0%00.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.0.118 Aug 2026

Details

Category
Developer Tools
First seen
18 Aug 2026
Size
124 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
manikandanramar.com
Support
manikandanramar.com
Extension ID
njoiphpmohjbejkeikkhfhkkkjncjhlg

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 3, likelihood 2
Permissions
sidePanelstorageactiveTabtabsalarmsnotificationsscriptingcontextMenus
Site access
https://github.com/*

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