100+ improvements that GitHub should have built-in
Refined GitHub is a meticulously crafted browser extension that adds over 100 improvements to GitHub's interface. With 300,000+ users and a near-perfect 4.9/5 rating, it's become the must-have extension for developers who spend significant time on GitHub. The extension feels like what GitHub would be if the product team had unlimited resources to implement every quality-of-life improvement developers have ever requested.
The improvements range from subtle UI tweaks to game-changing workflow enhancements. Need to download a single file from a repository? Refined GitHub adds a download button (GitHub requires viewing raw → right-click → save). Reviewing a massive PR with 50+ changed files? Refined GitHub lets you collapse file trees and mark files as "viewed" so you don't lose track of your progress. Want to see how many reactions an issue has without hovering? Refined GitHub displays counts inline. These small improvements compound into a dramatically better GitHub experience.
What makes Refined GitHub exceptional is its attention to detail and community-driven development. The project is open-source with over 200 contributors constantly adding new features and refinements. Every improvement is carefully considered—it must solve a real pain point without cluttering the interface. Features include: better issue/PR templates, improved keyboard shortcuts, inline issue references, reactions count display, repo size display, one-click file downloads, collapsible file trees in diffs, mark files as viewed, sticky sidebar in discussions, and 90+ more enhancements.
Refined GitHub is completely free and open-source—no premium tiers, no ads, no data collection. It's a passion project maintained by developers who use GitHub daily and want it to be better. The extension updates frequently (every few weeks) to keep pace with GitHub's own changes and add new improvements based on community feedback. If you use GitHub regularly, Refined GitHub is non-negotiable—it's the difference between using GitHub and enjoying GitHub.
Download individual files directly with a single click—no more viewing raw → right-click → save as workflow.
Collapse directories in pull request diffs to focus on specific files and maintain context in large PRs.
Track your progress through PR reviews by marking files as viewed—essential for reviewing large pull requests.
See reaction counts inline without hovering, making it easier to gauge community sentiment on issues and PRs.
Enhanced keyboard navigation and shortcuts for faster navigation between files, issues, and PRs.
Display repository size on the repo page so you know what you're cloning before running git clone.
Visit the Chrome Web Store and install Refined GitHub. Atlas Browser supports all Chromium extensions seamlessly.
Visit GitHub.com. Refined GitHub activates automatically—no configuration or setup required.
Browse repositories, issues, and PRs to discover the 100+ improvements. Most features are intuitive and blend seamlessly into GitHub's UI.
Right-click the extension icon to access settings and disable specific features if you prefer GitHub's default behavior for certain aspects.
Experience GitHub the way it should be—with all the quality-of-life improvements you didn't know you needed.
100+ time-saving improvements compound into significantly faster GitHub workflows. Features like one-click downloads and mark-as-viewed save hours weekly.
Collapsible file trees and mark-as-viewed make reviewing large PRs manageable. No more losing track of which files you've already reviewed.
Open-source project with 200+ contributors ensuring continuous improvements based on real developer needs, not corporate roadmaps.
All 100+ features are free with no premium tiers, ads, or data collection. Pure community goodwill making GitHub better for everyone.
Refined GitHub is a browser extension that adds 100+ improvements to GitHub's interface. It simplifies common workflows, adds missing features like one-click downloads and mark-files-as-viewed, and enhances the overall GitHub experience for developers who use the platform daily.
Yes, Refined GitHub is completely free and open-source. All 100+ features are available to all users at no cost. The project is community-maintained on GitHub with contributions from 200+ developers.
Top features include: one-click file downloads, collapsible file trees in pull requests, mark files as viewed in PRs, reaction counts display without hovering, improved navigation shortcuts, repository size display, and better issue/PR templates. It adds features GitHub should have built-in.
Install Refined GitHub from the Chrome Web Store. Atlas Browser supports all Chromium extensions, so installation is identical to Chrome. Once installed, all 100+ improvements activate automatically on GitHub with zero configuration.
Yes, you can customize which features are enabled through the extension's settings. Right-click the extension icon and select "Options" to enable/disable individual features based on your preferences.
No, Refined GitHub is highly optimized and has minimal performance impact. The extension's code is carefully crafted to add features without slowing down page loads or interactions.
Join 300,000+ developers who use Refined GitHub for a dramatically better GitHub workflow.