Hide rename, re-export-shim, import-only and comment-only files on GitLab merge request diff pages (classic diffs).
Users
5
0 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#253K
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Version
1.0.0
updated 11 Jun 2026
Users
monthly, 4 months
Latest, 16 Oct 2026:5 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
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Latest, 16 Oct 2026:0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About GitLab Diff: Hide Renames, Shims & Noise
Big refactor merge requests bury the real changes under hundreds of low-signal
files — pure renames, re-export "shim" stubs, import-path churn, and comment
tweaks. This extension removes those from the GitLab MR file tree itself (not
just greyed out), so the diff stays readable.
Hide, with an independent toggle each:
• Pure renames — moved files with no content change
• Re-export shims — files whose body is only `export … from …`
• Import-only changes — files whose only changed lines are `import … from …`
• Comment-only changes — files whose only changed lines are comments
Everything runs locally against your existing GitLab session. No data is
collected, transmitted, or shared.
Notes:
• Works on classic GitLab diff pages. The beta "Rapid Diffs" view is not
supported (the panel says so when it's active).
• Currently scoped to gitlab.com.