Display GitHub repository metadata including creation date, update time, and customizable fields directly in the About section
Users
9
+6 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#205K
#171K among extensions
Version
2.1.2
updated 24 Jul 2026
Users
monthly, 6 months
Latest, 16 Oct 2026:9 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 6 months
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 Quick Metadata
Display GitHub repository metadata directly in the About section. View creation date, update time, and 25+ customizable fields - all without leaving the page.
FEATURES
• Configurable Fields: Choose from 25+ metadata fields across 5 categories
• Default Display: Shows repository creation date and last update time
• About Section Integration: Metadata appears natively in GitHub's sidebar
• Popup & Panel Views: Quick popup or full side panel for detailed information
• Smart Caching: Local caching with automatic expiration
• Multiple Views: Extension popup, side panel, or About section integration
FIELD CATEGORIES
• Date Fields: Created, Updated, Last Push
• Metrics: Stars, Forks, Size, Open Issues, Watchers, Network, Subscribers
• Releases: Release Downloads (sum all versions)
• Information: Language, License, Description, Homepage
• Flags: Archived, Fork, Has Issues, Has Wiki, Has Pages, Discussions, Template
OPTIONAL: GitHub Personal Access Token
Only needed for heavy usage. Without a token, you get 60 API requests/hour which is sufficient for normal browsing. Providing a token increases this to 5,000 requests/hour.
PRIVACY
All data is stored locally on your device. No data is sent to external servers. The extension only communicates with GitHub's official API. See full privacy policy at: https://github.com/emersonding/github-quick-metadata/blob/main/PRIVACY.md
OPEN SOURCE
View the source code: https://github.com/emersonding/github-quick-metadata