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GitLab User Tag Resolver

by Claes Gill · Developer Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

GitLab has been asked to show real names instead of cryptic user IDs since 2017. Almost a decade later, the issue is still open —…

Users
11
+1 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#186K
#156K among extensions
Version
1.0
updated 10 Jun 2026

Users

monthly, 4 months
0611Jun 2026Sep 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 11 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

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001Jun 2026Sep 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 1 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 GitLab User Tag Resolver

GitLab has been asked to show real names instead of cryptic user IDs since 2017. Almost a decade later, the issue is still open — labeled "potential proposal" — while companies have literally switched away from GitLab because of it. GitLab User Tag Resolver fixes what GitLab won't — right now, in your browser. In enterprise environments with LDAP or Active Directory, usernames are often auto-generated IDs like @u00ab12 or @305026953. This makes merge request discussions, issue comments, and code reviews nearly impossible to follow without hovering over every single mention. This extension instantly replaces those unreadable @mentions with real, human names — no server config changes, no admin access, no LDAP attribute hacking required. Features: Resolves numeric @mentions to real names automatically Works on any self-hosted GitLab instance Smart name detection with API fallback Custom regex matching for non-standard setups Simple on/off toggle Debug logging for troubleshooting Lightweight — zero page performance impact No more hovering. No more guessing. No more waiting for GitLab to ship a feature they've been "considering" since 2017.

Growth

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Version history

1 versions recorded
1.010 Jun 2026

Details

Category
Developer Tools
First seen
10 Jun 2026
Size
545 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
gistpreview.github.io
Extension ID
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Permissions and risk

Minimal riskimpact 0, likelihood 2
Permissions
storagescripting

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