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RST Viewer

by timothewt · Functionality & UI
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Chrome extension that automatically renders reStructuredText (.rst) files as beautifully formatted HTML with syntax highlighting.

Users
244
+41 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#59K
#49K among extensions
Version
1.1.0
updated 28 Aug 2025

Users

monthly, 14 months
0122244Aug 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 244 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 14 months
001Aug 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 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 RST Viewer

⏺ Transform ugly RST markup into beautiful documentation instantly! Stop squinting at raw reStructuredText files filled with confusing markup. RST Viewer automatically converts any .rst file into a clean, professional document with vibrant syntax highlighting and perfect formatting. What You Get: • Gorgeous syntax highlighting for Python, JavaScript, SQL, Bash, and many other languages • Professional typography with clean fonts and perfect spacing • Colorful callout boxes for notes, warnings, and tips • Beautiful tables with clean borders and proper alignment • Math equations that display beautifully with MathJax rendering • Zero configuration - just install and browse, works immediately Perfect For: Developers reading Python docs and API documentation, technical writers working with reStructuredText projects, students viewing course materials, and anyone browsing GitHub repos and technical guides. Instant Transformation: Before: Ugly markup like ".. code-block:: python" and confusing directive syntax After: Beautiful code blocks with syntax highlighting and clean, readable text Works with both local files and web documents. Your complex technical documentation becomes as beautiful to read as it is to write. Privacy First: 100% local processing - no data ever leaves your browser. No tracking, no analytics, completely open source. Fast processing with minimal resource usage. Setup for Local Files: After installation, enable file access by going to chrome://extensions, finding RST Viewer, clicking Details, and toggling on "Allow access to file URLs." Join many users who've upgraded their RST reading experience. Free forever, no account required, works offline. Repository available at https://github.com/timothewt/rst-viewer.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+11+4.7%00.00
30 days+41+20.2%00.00
6 months+154+171.1%00.00
1 year+213+687.1%00.00

Version history

2 versions recorded
1.1.022 Aug 2025
1.0.021 Aug 2025

Details

Category
Functionality & UI
First seen
21 Aug 2025
Size
1.8 MB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
github.com
Support
github.com
Extension ID
olaapelnbekgffephiefnolondnknkeh

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 3, likelihood 2
Permissions
storagetabs
Site access
file:///**://*/*.rst

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